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Bones of the Thorax and Vertebral column

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show Sternum  
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show manubrium, sternal body, xiphoid process  
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How many vertebrae does an adult have?   show
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Over which rib do the great vessels and main nerves run?   show
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What is the role of the supraspinous ligament?   show
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show Sternum  
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show Stability, movement, supporting structure for the head, attachemtn site for muscles and ligaments, absorbs shock, protects the spinal cord.  
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show Nuchal ligament  
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What are the 2 main regions of the vertebrae (except C1)?   show
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The circle of bone that extends out from the body of the vertebra is what?   show
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show posteriorly  
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Each vertebra articulates with another vertebrae by what?   show
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show intervertebral foramen  
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What is the name of the trench in the lamina region of the spine   show
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show atlas  
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What makes the atlas different from other vertebrae?   show
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Which vertebrae is known as the axis?   show
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Which cervical vertebra does not possess a transverse foramen, forcing blood vessels to pass over the transverse process?   show
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Which vertebrae are the shortest and thickest?   show
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show sternum  
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show sternum  
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How many pairs of true ribs are there?   show
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To what do the false ribs attach?   show
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show Floating ribs  
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Do the lumber vertebra curve posteriorly or anteriorly?   show
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show coccyx  
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show annulus fibrosus & nucleus pulposus  
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show spinal cord  
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show spinal roots  
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What purposes do the sacrotuberous ligament and the iliolumbar ligament possess?   show
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Which region of the vertebral column possesses the largest vertebral bodies?   show
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show Sternum  
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show L-4  
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show C-1  
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show Lamina groove  
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The junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum is called what?   show
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