ZOO 3733C Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Cervical Vertebrae, Cervical Rib, Hyaline Cartilage
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Exam 1: chap: 1 (1-26 ; 40-49) , chap. The last rib is connected to the last thoracic vertebra. Surface anatomy the body is divided in quadrants. There are 7 cervical vertebrae and 8 cervical nerves (c1-c8 nerves). the c7 has a large spinous process that protrudes posteriorly toward the skin at the back of the neck. Fibro- is found in intervertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments. Elastic - is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx: intervertebral discs fibrocartilaginous structures that absorb shock. Form 20-25% of the length of the vertebral column. 20% = 1/5 ; 25% = (1/4: ossify destroy the cartilage around the bone, osteoblast bone forming cells. They don"t form new cells in space because there is no stress: in the lateral view of the vertebral column there are 4 curves. There shouldn"t be any curves in the anterior or posterior view.
