PHTY101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Coccyx, Shock Absorber, Toothpaste

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Topic 8: bones and joints of the vertebral column. 8. 1 record the number of vertebrae in each region of the vertebral column: Functions of the vertebral column to support upper body weight. Protect spinal cord and nerves allow trunk movement: cervical 7, thoracic 12, sacral 5 fused vertebrae, coccygeal 4 fused vertebrae. 8. 3 list the distinguishing features of a typical vertebra from cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the vertebral column. Control how much movement and direction of movement between vertebrae. Interbody joint: the joint between the intervertebral disc and vertebrae. When articulated, the intervertebral notches convert to canals site of exit of the spinal nerves. Bounded by: bone of the pedicle above and below, z joints behind. 8. 4 relate the distinguishing features of vertebrae from different regions to their differing functions. 8. 7 identify and classify the joint between adjacent vertebral bodies - the intervertebral disc. Nucleus pulposus: vary in thickness and shape.

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