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∙ 13y agoThe cervical region, the thoracic region, and the lumbar region (and to be technical the sacral and the coccyx region as well).
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∙ 12y ago3 regions
7 cervical
12 Thoracic
5 Lumbar
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Which regions of the vertebral column normally retain an posteriorly convex curvature in the adult?
The Lumbar region of the spine.
What is the vertebral column and skull?
The vertebral column and skull is another description for the spinal column. See the related link for more information. The entire vertebral column consists of the skull, the 33 vertebrae and the ribcage.
Why is the vertebral column considered the center of the skeleton?
The bones of the skeleton are in some way connected to the vertebral column.
Is the sternum posterior to the vertebral column?
dorsal means being behind in position of so yes it is dorsal to the sternum
Is a backbone an intervertebral disk?
No. "Backbone" is a common name for the spinal/vertebral column. Intervertebral disks are the the pieces of cartilage found between the individual vertebral bones in the column/backbone.
What are some afflictions of the vertebral column?
Some afflictions of the vertebral column are scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. These all deal with a curvatures in different regions of the vertebral column.
What is saddle back?
Lordosis an anteriorly convex curvature of the vertebral column; the normal lordoses of the cervical and lumbar regions are secondary curvatures of the vertebral column, acquired postnatally
What is the vertebral column to the skull?
The vertebral column is inferior to the skull.
Which regions of the vertebral column normally retain an posteriorly convex curvature in the adult?
The Lumbar region of the spine.
Is the vertebral column posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
Is the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum?
the sternum is anterior to the vertebral column
What is a curvature?
Primary curvature is the concave curve of the fetal vertebral column. This is apparent in the adult thoracic and sacral regions.
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
vertebral column is inferior to the tranchea
Where is the vertebral column located?
the vertebral column is located below your skull on your back.
Which vertebral column curve is formed when a child starts to walk?
Lumbar vertebral column
Do all vertebrates have vertebral column?
yes, all vertebrates and chordates have a vertebral column
What is a primary curvature?
Primary curvature is the concave curve of the fetal vertebral column. This is apparent in the adult thoracic and sacral regions.
