Parts of Vertebral Column
Define This word
how many componets?
What ailments affect the spine?
100
Name the first section of the verterbral column
What is cervical
100
Supports the head
What is Atlas
100
thoracic vertebrae
What is 12
100
makes the spine curve sideways
What is scoliosis
200
Name the Second section of the Vertebral Column
What is the thoracic
200
Dens provide movement for head
What is the axis
200
cervical vertebrae
What is 7
200
what makes the spine curve inward?
What is lordosis
300
what is the thickest part of the column
What is the lumbar
300
weight sustaining part of column
What is lumbar vertebra
300
Lumbar
What is 5
300
what causes the spine to be rounded?
What is kyphosis
400
what is the fused tailbone called
What is the coccyx
400
Name the transverse processes that have facets for articulation with ribs
What is the thoracic vertebra
400
how many are fused to form the sacrum
What is 5
400
what is the back condition that leads to irritation of spinal nerves
What is a herniated disk
500
what is the composite bone of the column
What is sacrum
500
Type of vertebre which the vertebral arteries connect to reach the brain
What is cervical vertebra
500
how many fuse to make the coccyx
What is 4
500
When a out of place disk causes pain pressing on the nerves of others
What is a slipped disk
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