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What is anatomic wedging of vertebrae?
This refers to the normal apppearance of some vertebrae, specifically the lumbar vertebrae, which have a wedged shape. The anterior aspect of lumbar vertebrae are shorter than the posterior aspect, giving them a wedged shape from posterior to anterior. This shape helps contribute to the lumbar lordosis (normal curve). The lumbar curve is called an elliptical curve (so not a "c" curve like the neck but more like an ellipse). The vertebrae can appear like this if there is a past compression fracture or fractures.
Is the naval located on the anterior side of the body?
Yes, your belly (including its "button") are on the anterior side.
What vertebrae are and where are they located in the human body?
They are like little bones. In the back.
A muscle located on the dorsal (posterior) side of the body is the?
The muscle that is located on the ventral (anterior) side of the body is the pectorals major. The pectorals major is located in the chest of the human body/
Where is a vertebra located in the human body?
That would be the sacral bone or sacrum, composed of 5 vertebrae fused together. However, if you are looking for non-fused, individual vertebrae, then the lower lumbar vertebrae are the largest.the lumbar
Where are most flexor muscles located?
A flexor muscle is a muscle which bends or flexes a limb. Most flexor muscles are located on the anterior aspect of the body.
Where on the body is the cubital fossa?
The cubital fossa is the depression located on your anterior elbow. The popliteal fossa is on the posterior aspect of the knee.
Most flexor muscles are located on the aspect of the body most extensors are located An exception to this generalization is the extensor-flexor musculature of the?
anterior, posterior and knee
What is the positional term for front of the body?
The front of the body is the anterior or ventral aspect.
Anterior where is the cruciate ligament located on human body?
Anterior where is the cruciate ligament located on human body?
What is anatomic wedging of vertebrae?
This refers to the normal apppearance of some vertebrae, specifically the lumbar vertebrae, which have a wedged shape. The anterior aspect of lumbar vertebrae are shorter than the posterior aspect, giving them a wedged shape from posterior to anterior. This shape helps contribute to the lumbar lordosis (normal curve). The lumbar curve is called an elliptical curve (so not a "c" curve like the neck but more like an ellipse). The vertebrae can appear like this if there is a past compression fracture or fractures.
Which vertebral part is most anterior in location?
body The most anterior part of the vertebra is the spinous process which comes off the body.
What is the scientific name for the middle of vertebrae?
The vertebral body of the vertebra is the scientific name for the middle. The spinal canal is anterior to it.
Where is the Anterior tibialis located on the body?
it is located in front on the Tibia in an anterior view
What is a sentence using the word anterior?
The head of an insect is located on the anterior part of its body.
Is the naval located on the anterior side of the body?
Yes, your belly (including its "button") are on the anterior side.
What is the shape of the centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are?
The body or centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are heart shaped. There are twelve thoracic vertebrae in humans and they are located in the chest.
