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Neck extends from base of cranium and inferior border of mandible to the thoracic inlet.
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Name the bones and viscera of the neck. |
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Bones - Hyoid and cervical vertebrae
Viscera - Thyroid, Parathyroid, Submandibular and cervical nerves.
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What is the function of the neck? |
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Definition
Serves as an attachment for the head.
For movement of the head |
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What is the function of the back? |
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Definition
Connects regions of the body
For support and movement of torso and limbs
Protection of nervous system
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Name the components of the vertebral column. |
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7 cervical vertebrae
12 thoracic vertebrae
5 lumbar vertebrae
1 sacrum (5 sacral vertebrae)
1 coccyx (3 -4 Coccygeal vertebrae)
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| Irregular bones which form the vertebral column |
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| Name the 2 main parts of a vertebrae? |
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Definition
| Vertebral body and vertebral arch |
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| Name the projections of the spinal arch. |
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Definition
Spinous process
Transverse process
Superior and Inferior articular processes |
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| What is the function of processes of spinal arch? |
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Definition
Attachment site for muscles and ligaments
Levers for action of muscles
Site of articulation with adjacent vertebrae |
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| Which part of vertebrae is weight bearing? |
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Definition
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| What is the function of a pedicle? |
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Definition
| Attaches vertebral arch to vertebral body |
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| Where is the laminae found? |
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Definition
| Extends from each pedicle to meet the midline and form the roof of vertebral arch |
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| What is the function of the spinous process? |
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Definition
| Serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments |
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| Where is the transverse process? |
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| Extends posterolaterally from the junction of the pedicle and laminae |
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