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Which regions of the vertebral column normally retain an posteriorly convex curvature in the adult?
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∙ 12y ago
The Lumbar region of the spine.
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What are the five regions of the vertebral column?
7 Cervical Vertebrae12 Thoracic Vertebrae5 Lumbar Vertebrae5 Sacral Vertebrae3-5 Coccyx Vertebrae (although these are usually fused together)
What are the regions of the vertebral column?
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
Under what conditions do the secondary curvatures develop?
Secondary curvatures are the curves in the spine that develop after birth (when a baby starts to hold its head up).Thoracic and sacral curvatures are the primary curvaturescervical and lumbar
The digestive enzyme amylase is normally secreted into which two regions of the digestive tract?
The digestive enzyme-amylase is secreted in two regions of the digestive tract.i.e.(1) salivary amylase by salivary glands in the buccal cavity.(2) pancreatic amylase by pancreas in the duodenum.
What is the structure that separates the nasopharynx from oropharynx?
There is no physical structure separating the naso- and oropharynx (or between the oro- and laryngopharynx for that matter). They are simply different regions of the pharynx with no clear cut borders between them. However, one can say that the oropharynx starts at about the level of C2 vertebral bone; and the larygnopharynx from below the hyoid bone.
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.
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.
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 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 are the five regions of the vertebral column?
7 Cervical Vertebrae12 Thoracic Vertebrae5 Lumbar Vertebrae5 Sacral Vertebrae3-5 Coccyx Vertebrae (although these are usually fused together)
Why does a crush fracture of a thoracic vertebra rarely result in damage to the spinal cord?
In a crush fracture, the vertebral body collapses. This may not cause displacement of intervertebral (IV) discs or any of the verebral components. Thus, the spinal cord is unlikely to get injured. Crush fracture of the body indicates collapse, and so long the vertebral arch and IV discs are not dirupted the spinal canal will not be compromised. But that may also be applicable to all regions. The thoracic region however as it is convex posteriorly, collapse of the vertebral body will simply increase the convexity.
What letters are used to represent the 5 vertebral regions?
I think they are C, T, L, and S
What are the regions of the vertebral column?
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
What are four functions of the vertebral column?
The vertebral column does 3 major things. 1. Supports the upper body. 2. Allows for flexibility of the upper body. 3. Houses the spinal cord. It protects and supports the spinal cord. Supports the body and holds it erect. Gives the neck movement.
What is the medical term for anterior curvature of the spine?
The medical term for anterior curvature of the spine is lordosis. It is a normal curve in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine that helps distribute weight and maintain balance.
Under what conditions do the secondary curvatures develop?
Secondary curvatures are the curves in the spine that develop after birth (when a baby starts to hold its head up).Thoracic and sacral curvatures are the primary curvaturescervical and lumbar
What regions of the vertebral column do not contain intervertebral discs?
intervertebral discs are not found in the sacrum and coccyx, where the vertebrae have fused, or between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
