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gross anatomy
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- 1How many cervical vertebrae do humans have?7 cervical
- 2How many thoracic vertebrae do humans have?12 thoracic
- 3How many lumbar vertebrae do humans have?5 lumbar
- 4How many sacral vertebrae do humans have?5 sacral
- 5How many coccygeal vertebrae do humans have?5 coccygeal
- 6What are some of the functions of the vertebral column?Stability at the central axis,
transfer forces to pelvic trunk and abdomen,
attachment site for ribs and multiple muscles,
and houses the nervous system. - 7Why is the notochord significant?During embryogenesis, the notochord is the location of development of the vertebral column. The notochord also induces formation of the neural plate.
- 8What is the significance of the neural plate?The neural plate is the precursor for the neural tube which forms the spinal cord.
- 9What does the neural tube form in the adult body?The rostral end of the neural tube forms the adult brain while the caudal part forms the spinal cord.
- 10What happens in the process of endochondral ossification?Hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone.
- 11What is the curvature patterning of the vertebral column?Cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis
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- Flashcards on gross anatomy , created by Faisal Farzand on 17/03/2023.
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