1)Skull 2)Vertebral Column 3)Thoracic Cage
The Skull
Sinusitis Inflammation of sinus tissue Caused by bacteria or allergy
Cleft Palate Genetic defect affecting 1 in 1,000 babies Palatine bones do not fuse in the middle of mouth
Vertebral column 7 vertebrae 12 vertebrae 5 vertebrae
How will I remember the number of vertebrae? 7 Cervical Vertebrae =7:00 AM Breakfast 12 Thoracic Vertebrae =12:00 Lunch 5 Lumbar Vertebrae =5:00 PM Dinner
Cervical Vertebrae (7, C1-C7)
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Thoracic Vertebrae (12, T1-T12)
Lumbar Vertebrae (5, L1-L5)
The Sacrum and Coccyx Coccyx Sacrum 5 fused vertebrae Blood vessels Nerves
Intervertebral Disk What type of cartilage is this?
Herniated Disks Swollen intervertebral disk pinches nerve Common in older individuals Some of us spring chickens suffer from this condition as well!
Herniated Disks are a major bummer, dude.
Spinal Abnormalities - Scoliosis Caused by disease or poor posture
Thoracic Cage a) Sternum b) Ribs1-7 True Ribs 8-12 False Ribs Floating Ribs Sternum
Today’s Tasks: Activity 1: Identify Bones of the Skull Activity 2: Palpate your Skull Markings Activity 4: Examine Vertebral Structure Activity 5: Examine the relationship between Ribs and Vertebrae