encloses and protects the spinal cord, acts as a support for the trunk, supports the skull, provides for attachment of deep muscles of the back and ribs.
What is a secondary or compensatory curve?
one that develops after birth
When does the lumbar curve begin to develop?
1 to 1 1/2 years when the child begins to walk
What is a primary curve?
the curve present at birth
What is the function of an irregular bone?
muscle, tendon, bone and ligament attachment
What is the inside of the intervertebral disk called?
nucleus pulposus
What is a slipped disk?
herniation of the nucleus pulposus
What is the outer fibrocartilage of the intervertebral disk called?
annulus fibrosus
Which way are laminae projected from the pedicles?
