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Dive into the intricate details of the vertebral column, learning about the unique characteristics of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. Explore the parts of the sacrum, coccyx, and thoracic cage for a comprehensive understanding of the human axial skeleton. Gain insights into spine curvature and vertebral processes to draw and label a vertebra effectively. Enhance your knowledge of the spine's adaptation for upright posture with this detailed agenda.
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Agenda: • Bones of the Axial Skeleton Continued
Vertebral Column Double curvature of the spine - adaptation for upright posture C1 = atlas C2 = axis C1 – C7 = cervical vertebrae T1 – T12 = thoracic vertebrae L1 – L5 = lumbar vertebrae
Please know: • Superior articular process • Inferior articular process • Vertebral body • Spinous process • Transverse process
How to distinguish between vertebrae types Cervical Thoracic Lumbar smaller, more larger, U body,largest, doesflexible, bifid shape, rigid, not articulateprocess, narrow articulates with with ribs, largenerve passage, the ribs, medium nerve passage,no rib articulation, nerve passage circular body oval body shape shape (oval)
Thoracic Cage True ribs (pairs 1 – 7) False ribs (pairs 8 – 12) Floating ribs (pairs 11 – 12) Parts of Sternum: • Manubrium • Body • Xiphoid Process