Ribs
The smallest region of the spinal column
Cervical
What is scoliosis?
The curve of the spine is side to side.
What are the regions of the spinal column?
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum
upper region of the sternum
manubrium
Which pairs of ribs are known as "false ribs" ?
The longest spinous process of all the regions?
Thoracic vertebrae
What is the term for the condition also known as "hunchback"
Kyphosis
The largest vertebral body
Articulation with the occipital bone
Atlas
What structure connects the rib to the sternum?
Costal Cartilage
Intervertebral Discs
What is a herniated disc?
Tear in the intervertebral disk
opening for the spinal cord
vertebral foramen
cartilage at the lower part of the sternum
Xiphoid Process
What are the 4 functions of the ribs?
Protection, Support, Breathing, Attachment for muscles
The clavicles attach to the ?
Manubrium
What are the symptoms of a herniated disk?
Sharp pain, numbness, burning sensation
The most prominent vertebrae?
C7
What is the attachment point for a "floating rib" ?
Thoracic vertebrae
The ribs contract during ..?
Exhalation (breathing out)
Has a heart-shaped vertebral body
Thoracic vertebrae
What are the functions of the spinal column?
Support the head & ribs, protect the spinal cord, allow movement of upper body.