Curves
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
How many vertabrae are there in each section (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar regions) of the spine?
What is 7, 12, and 5
The large area of the vertebrae that articulates with the discs and holds the body weight.
This ligament connects the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies and stabilizes the spinal column
What is Posterior longitudinal ligament
The muscle group responsible for extension and lateral flexion of the spine
What is erector spinae muscle group
This condition usually results from excessive strain on the neck from looking down at electronic devices
Text Neck
The number of mobile vertebrae that allow us to flex, extend and rotate?
What is 24
Which 2 vertebrae allow me to nod my head yes and no?
What is the Atlas and Axis
This ligament runs down the front surface of the spine holding the vertebral bodies together
What is anterior longitudinal ligament
The name of the muscles group that is responsible for rotation of the vertebral column
Transversospinales muscle group
Abdnormal lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine is termed ?
What is lordosis or swayback
At what age do the vertebrae of the sacrum and coccyx fuse?
by age 30
The part of the veterbrae that houses the spinal column.
What is the vertebral foramen
This ligament is most posterior and connects the spinous processes
What is the supraspinous ligament
Name the muscles of the erector spinae group lateral to medial
What is Iliocostalis Longissimus Spinalis
An abnormal increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine is termed:
What is Kyphosis
How many vertebrae are there in the sacrum?
What are 5 sacral segments
What part of the veterbra can you touch, also a bony projection off the posterior
What is the spinous process
This ligament is named by its color and connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae
What is Ligamentum flavum?
What is the location of muscles that move the spine compared to the lats and traps.
What is deep
The normal curvature of the spine serves this purpose
what is distribute pressure across the entire spine
How many segments are there in the coccyx?
What is 4
These project laterally from the junction of the lamina and the pedicle on each side of the vertebrae
Transverse process
This ligmanet includes thin and short structures connecting adjacent spinous processes
What is Interspinous Ligament
The muscle that attaches from transverse process to spinous process causing rotation of each vertebrae
Rotators