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