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43 Cards in this Set
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Boyle's Law: If you _______________ the volume, the pressure will decrease.
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INCREASE
(negative pressure) |
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Framework of respiration that protects the lungs: (3)
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1. Vertebral Column
2. Pelvic and Pectoral Girdles 3. Rib Cage |
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_______________ provides protection for the spinal cord.
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Vertebral Column
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5 divisions of vertebral column
ctlsc |
1. Cervical
2. Thoracic 3. Lumbar 4. Sacral 5. Coccygeal |
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The vertebral column is composed of ____segments (for most people.)
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33
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# of Cervical vertebrae
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7
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# of Thoracic vertebrae
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12
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# of Lumbar vertebra
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5
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# of Sacral vertebrae
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5
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# of Coccygeal vertebrae
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4
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Which two sections of the vertebral column fuse during life?
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Sacrum
Coccyx |
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Fibrocartilaginous discs found between discs (Intevertebral Discs) are found between vertebrae except _____________ & _________________.
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C1
C2 |
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There are approximately ___ intervertebral discs.
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24
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The anterior, large plate-like portion of a vertebral disc
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Body/Corpus
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part of vertebral disc:
-on lateral sides of the body -project posteriorly, then join at the midline |
Pedicles
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________________ is created where pedicles join at midline.
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Neural Arch
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Canal created when vertebrae are stacked.
-provides passage of spinal cord |
Vertebral Foramen
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_______________ extends dorsally and inferiorly from neural arch.
-attachment point for muscles and ligaments -protect the vertebral column |
Spinous Process
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_________________ project laterally on either side of the vertebrae.
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Transverse Process
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_______________supports the full weight of the skull.
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Atlas (C1)
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The LARGEST & STRONGEST vertebrae (b/c they support the most weight during lifting and walking.):
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Lumbar
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portion of vertebrae that is attachment point for muscles and ligaments
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Transverse Process
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Abnormal convexity in thoracic region:
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Kyphosis
(hunchback) |
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Lordosis:
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-swayback
-concavity in lumbar or cervical region |
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Ribs articulate with _____________________ in the thoracic vertebrae.
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Transverse Processes
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__________________ articulate with adjacent superior vertebrae.
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Superior Articular Processes
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The anterior and posterior __________________________ extend through the length of the spinal column and bind the bodies of the vertebrae together.
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longitudinal ligaments
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___________________ are composed of 7 neck bones.
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Cervical Vertebrae
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C1=
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Atlas
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(C2)_______________________ fits into the Atlas and allows for rotation and pivoting of the skull.
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Axis
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Ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae via the:
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-superior and anterior costal facets
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Ribs 1, 10, 11, and 12 have a ____ arrangement.
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1:1
rib 1 attaches to vertebrae 1, etc |
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If _____________ are in mal-position, they may distort ______________ causing hypernasality.
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-upper cervical vertebrae
-posterior pharyngeal wall |
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_________________ vertebrae have larger spinous and transverse processes and are attachment point for the ribs.
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Thoracic
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_________________ protrudes through the vertebral foreman of the Axis and helps to protect from damage to the spinal cord.
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Odontoid Process
(Dens) |
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The _________________ allows for the movement of the Odontoid Process.
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Transverse Ligament
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Ribs 2-9 attach to the ____________________ as well as attach to the body of the vertebrae above it.
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Transverse Process
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Ribs attach to the __________________ facet of vertebrae.
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inferior costal
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__________________ provide attachment points for back and abdominal muscles.
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Lumbar Vertebrae
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__________________ provide a passageway for sacral nerves.
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Sacral Foramina
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______________ vertebrae ossify to form the __________.
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Sacral
Sacrum |
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The lowest portion of the vertebral column, has a beak-like appearance, and articulates with the sacrum by means of a small disc:
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Coccyx
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Abnormal lateral curve of the spine:
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Scoliosis
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