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17 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Located on dorsal portion, posterior to thoracic cavity.
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Thoracic Vertebrae (T1-T12)
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The thoracic vertebrae ______ in size from T1-T12.
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Increase
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Longer and heavier than cervical vertebrae.
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Transverse Processes
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Two costal facets on each side of vertebral body. Forms depression for articulation with the head of a rib.
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Costal/ articular/ demi-facets
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Long, pointed, and directed inferiorly
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Spinous process
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Located in the loin region.
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Lumbar Region L1-L5
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Strongest and largest of vertebrae.
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Lumbar region
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In the lumbar region these are thick and broad (rectangular/ hatchet shaped); projects nearly straight posteriorl for large back muscle attachment.
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Spinous processes
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Provides support for lower back, bears weight of vertebrae above it and also the skull.
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Large body
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In the lumbar region these are long and slender.
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Transverse processes
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In the lumbar region this is the central portion of the lamina, lies between inferior and superior articular processes.
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Pars Interarticularis
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What is the movement of the vertebrae in the lumbar region?
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Flexion, extension (greatest) and lateral flexion.
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How many vertebrae are in the sacrum?
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5 fused
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Triangular bone located between the lumbar and coccyx.
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Sacrum
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Formed by union of 5 sacral vertebrae.
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Sacrum
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Serves as strong foundation for pelvic girdle.
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Sacrum
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Positioned at posterior portion of pelvic cavity between the 2 hipbones.
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sacrum
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