Vertebral Column and Thorax

head

A part of the rib that articulates with the body of the thoracic vertebrae

tubercle

A part of the rib that articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae

Transverse Foramina

A special feature present on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae

Thoracic Vertebrae

Articulates with rib posteriorly

Thoracic cage

Bony protection for the thoracic organs

Vertebral Column

Encloses and protects the spinal cord

vertebrochondrial

False ribs

Atlas

First cervical vertebra

Vertebral

Floating ribs

Vertebral arch

Formed by the fusion of pedicles and lamina

manubrium, body, xiphoid process

Name the 3 bones of the sternum

Sternum, ribs, costal cartilage, thoracic vertebrae

Name the 4 parts of the thoracic cage

Sacral foramina

Opening for spinal nerve exit

Transverse Foramina

Passageway for vertebral arteries in cervical vertebrae

Thoracic, sacral

Primary curvatures

Axis

Second cervical vertebra

Cervical, lumbar

Secondary curvatures

intervertebral discs

Softens jolts to the vertebral column

Intercostal

Space between ribs

Coccyx

Tailbone

Axis

The odontoid process is a part of which bone

Superior demafacet, inferior demafacet, facet

Three special features present on the thoracic vertebrae for rib articulations

vertebrosternal

True ribs

jugular notch

concave depression in superior surface of manubrium