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The spinal cord extends from the -------- of the skull to the ------------- region of the vertebral column?
It extends from the medulla oblongata to the first or second lumbar vertebra (L1 or L2).
What is the medical term meaning around a vertebra?
Pervertebral means near or around a vertebra.
Which region of the vertebral column is closer to the skull?
cervical region
Determine from what part of the spinal column the vertebra in the photograph comes. How can you tell?
Unfortunately there is no photograph attached. However, it would be easy for anyone trained to tell which spinal column can be seen considering they would know the different characteristics that everyday people are unaware of.
To what region of the vertebral column do the hips attach?
The hips attach to the sacrum, which is the region at the base of the vertebral column. This area is also known as the sacroiliac joint where the sacrum connects to the ilium bones of the pelvis.
Where is the vertebral region in relation to the sternal region?
The vertebral region is located posteriorly (toward the back) in relation to the sternal region, which is situated anteriorly (toward the front) in the thoracic area of the body. The sternal region corresponds to the sternum or breastbone, while the vertebral region refers to the spinal column. Thus, if you visualize the body in an anatomical position, the vertebral region lies behind the sternal region.
What aspect of the vertebral column allows humans to be bipedal?
The S-shaped curvature of the vertebral column in humans allows for an upright posture, which is essential for bipedalism. The lumbar region of the vertebral column plays a key role in supporting the weight of the upper body and maintaining balance while walking upright.
What part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing the most weight of the body?
the lumbar region
What are the regions of the vertebral column?
The vertebral column is divided into five regions: cervical (neck), thoracic (chest), lumbar (lower back), sacral (pelvic), and coccygeal (tailbone). Each region has a specific number of vertebrae that provide support and flexibility to the spine.
What is the difference between spinal column and vertebral column?
because during the growth of human beings the vertebral column outgrows the spinal chord. that's why we don't find the spinal cord starting from lower lumbar region where lumbar puncture is done.
Which regions of the vertebral column normally retain an posteriorly convex curvature in the adult?
The thoracic and sacral regions of the vertebral column typically retain a posteriorly convex curvature in the adult. The thoracic region curves outward due to the shape of the ribs attaching to the spine, while the sacral region naturally curves to accommodate the weight of the upper body.
In anatomic position the vertebral region is where to the scapula?
The vertebral region is medial to the scapula.
