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LECOM Anatomy Exam 1 Review
Primary Curvature is...
"fetal position"
kyphosis aka concave anteriorly.
What curves of the spine are Primary, which are secondary?
,Fetal Position = Primary:
thoracic and sacral
Secondary:
Lumbar and Cervical
Lordosis AKA....
Secondary Curvature
Convex Anteriorly, helps keep center of gravity when walking.
Maintains Bipedal stance
Hyperkyphosis
hunch back
hyperlordosis
sway back
Scoliosis
excessive lateral deviation of the spine
List the number of each type of vertebrae:
How ,many total?
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacral FUSED
4 coccygeal FUSED
33 total
1. Extension (of the back)
2. Flexion
leaning back in your chair is an example of... 1
bending to tie your shoes is an example of 2
,lamina spine
pedicle of spine
, How many cervical Vertebrae and what are their characteristics?
7 (includes atlas and axis which have their own characteristics)
3-6 have bifid spinous processes, trough shaped transverse processes WITH transverse foramina
(for artery).
- small/square shaped vertebral body
- Vertebral Foramen is triangular
Atlas