The Spine
Components of vertebra
Components of Vertebra Body: Vertebral Foreman: Spinous Process: Transverse Process: Laminae: Pedicles:
Curvature of Spine Lordosis: spine curves anteriorly - Kyphosis: Spine curves posteriorly
Regions of the Spine Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacrum Coccyx
Cervical Spine Neck bones Atlas: Axis:
Atlas & Axis Atlas: -Has no __________ -Articulates with the ___________ of the skull -Moves head forward________________ ___________________s and backwards on this joint Axis: -Contains a “_______” which acts as a pivot -Allows head to move ____________________
Cervical Spine _____________ in size then other areas of the spine Large vertebral foreman _______sets of cervical nerves that exit the spinal cord in this area Role of cervical spine:
Thoracic Spine 12 Vertebra (T1-T12)
Thoracic Spine ______________________________ (12) Transition between the cervical spine and lumbar spine
Normal cat scan of thoracic vertebra
Lumbar Vertebra 5 Lumbar (L1-L5) Massive body: Robust Transverse and spinous process Small vertebral foreman Allow _________________ Spinal cord exits the vetebral foreman around ____________
Sacrum and Coccyx Sacrum: -5 ____________ vertebra -Allows nerves to pass through Coccyx - Located below sacrum
Spinal nerves Intro to what area they control
Spine Injuries and Diseases
Lordosis Inward curvature of a portion of the lumbar and cervical vertebral column A major factor of lordosis is __________________, when the pelvis tips forward when resting on top of the femurs Causes
Kyphosis Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes ________________________ ________________________, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture Causes
Scoliosis Abnormal curve in the spine. (medial/lateral) ______________ times more common in girls than boys Most common in those over 10 years of age Causes:
Scoliosis Signs and Symptoms: –Unbalanced back –One leg longer than the other –Adam’s Forward Bend (Bend over test) Look at hips and shoulders If looks off send for X-rays
ScoliosisScoliosis of the thoracic spine (adolescent). Black pen marks represent physician's technique for measuring angle of thoracic curve. This much curve is usually treated with surgery.
Scoliosis Treatment: -Small angle: -Medium Angle: (under 40 degrees)
Scoliosis Treatment: –Over ______degrees angle: Surgery