Figure 7-17 and 7-23 Study set

Cervical Curves

A secondary curve that develops as the infant learns to balance the weight of the head on the vertebrae of the neck

Sacral

Posterior region between the hip bones

Sacral Curve

Primary curve accommodates abdominopelvic organs

Thoracic Curves

Primary curve accommodates to the thoracic organs

Floating Ribs ( 11- 12 )

The floating ribs are a type of false rib that does not have an attachment to the sternum.

Lumbar Curve

a secondary curve; balances the weight of the trunk over the lower limbs; it develops with the ability to stand

Sternum

breastbone

Jugular Notch

central indentation in superior border of manubrium

Costal Cartilage

connects ribs to sternum

Primary Curves

develop before birth and secondary curves at birth

Clavicular Articulation

lateral to the jugular notch where the clavicles meet the sternum

Xiphoid Process

lower, narrow portion of the sternum

body (part of sternum)

middle part of sternum

coccygeal vertebrae

tailbone

manubrium

upper portion of the sternum