Spinal Column, Rib Bones, and Scapula Flashcards
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How many spinal bones are there?
26
What is the purpose of the spinal column?
protect spinal cord, provide head and neck support, allow bending and twisting
Which vertebrae are these?
cervical
How many cervical bones are there?
7
Which vertebrae are these?
thoracic
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
Which vertebrae are these?
lumbar
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5
Which vertebrae are these?
sacrum
How many sacrum vertebrae are there?
1
Which vertebrae are these?
coccyx
How many coccyx vertebrae are there?
1
How many pair of ribs are there?
12
Where do ribs attach?
thoracic vertebrae on dorsal surface
What are these ribs called?
true ribs
Where do true ribs attach?
to sternum
What are these ribs called?
false ribs
Where do false ribs attach?
attach to cartilage of ribs above
What ribs are these?
floating ribs
Where do floating ribs attavh?
do not attach (no anterior attachment)
what is the sternum?
breast bone
What is this part of the breast bone called?
manubrium
What is this part of the breast bone called?
body of the sternum
What is this part of the breast bone called?
xiphoid process
What is the significance of the body of the sternum?
notched for first 7 costal cartilage
What is the significance of the xiphoid process?
attach to diaphragm, landmark for chest compressions