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2 Components of intervertebral discs |
Anulus fibrosus- Nucleus pulposus- |
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Describe cartilage |
Avascular form of connective tissue |
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Unique capability of periosteum |
Forming new bone |
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Red marrow aka ... |
Myeloid tissue |
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Name the 5 vertebral sections |
1. Cervical region- C1-C8 2. Thoracic region- T1-T12 3. Lumbar region- L1-L5 4. Sacrum region- S1-S5 5. Coccyx- Co |
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What type of cartilage are intervetebral discs |
Fibrocartilage |
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Torsion + compression = |
Minimal towards centre of bone |
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Spongy bone aka |
Trabeculae or cancellous |
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What lies between collagen fibers and what does it do? |
Hydroxyapitite. It functions to stiffen the connective tissue. |
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Which are true ribs? |
Ribs 1-7 (False ribs are 8-12) |
