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This practical guide by Amanda Winter and Erin Becker provides an in-depth exploration of the human skeletal system, specifically focusing on cervical, thoracic, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, and coccyx. Key anatomical features such as the atlas and axis, superior articular facets, transverse processes, and foramen are systematically detailed. It highlights the characteristics of each vertebra type and their specific roles in spinal structure and function, emphasizing both primary and secondary curvatures. Ideal for students and professionals in anatomy and healthcare.
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Skeletal Practical 4Vertebral By: Amanda Winter And Erin Becker
Cervical Vertebrae Atlas Axis Superior Articular Facets Transverse Process Transverse Forman Vertebral Forman Inferior Articulating Processes Superior Articular Facets Transverse Process Transverse Forman Vertebral Forman Inferior Articulating Processes Body 2 1 1 6 3 2 4 3 4 5 5
Cervical Vertebrae spinous process superior articular facet transverse process transverse foramen vertebral foramen inferior articulati processes 3 4 5 2 6 1
Thoracic Vertebrae 3 4 1. spinousprocess superior articularfacet transverse process articularfacet for tubercle of rib vertebral foramen 2 5 1
Lumbar Vertebrae 1. spinous process 2. transverse process 3. Body 4. superior articular facet 1 4 2 3
Sacrum and Coccyx 1. superior articular facet 2. median sacral crest sacral foramina Coccyx 1 2 4 3
Curves Primary Secondary 1 2