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Flashcards in The Spine Deck (7)
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1
Q

How many sections of the spine are there?

A

5

2
Q

Name them from top to bottom

A

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx

3
Q

What are the individual bones called?

A

Vertebrae

4
Q

How many vertebrae are in each section

A

7, 12, 5, 5, 4

5
Q

What type of bones are individual vertebrae?

A

Irregular

6
Q

What runs through the spine and needs protecting?

A

Spinal cord

7
Q

What are the top 2 vertebrae called?

A

Atlas and axis