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BNG-345: Lecture 13
The Spine
Anatomy
Test on Friday
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe the main regions
of the spine
Identify the components of the
vertebrae
Identify and describe the function of the
components of the discs
Identify the main muscles of the spine
Identify the ligaments of the spine
Vertebral Column
Consists of 33
vertebrae
Upper 24 are
articulating and
separated by
intervertebral discs
The lower 9 are fused
5 at sacrum
4 at coccyx
Vertebrae
A vertebrae consists of 2
parts:
An anterior part known
at the vertebral body
A posterior part known
as the vertebral arch
encloses the vertebral
foramen
Vertebral Arch
Formed by a pair of
pedicles and a pair of
lamina
These support 7
processes
Intervertebral
Foramen
Curves of Vertebral
Column
Cervical Curve
Convex forward
Starts at 2nd cervical
vertebra and ends at 2nd
thoracic vertebra
Thoracic Curve
Concave forward
Starts at 2nd thoracic
vertebra and ends at 12th
thoracic vertebra
Most prominent point
corresponds to spinous
process of 7th vertebra
Kyphotic Curve
The thoracic
curve is also
known as the
kyphotic curve
Lumbar Curve
Convex forward
Starts at middle of last
thoracic vertebra and
ends at sacrovertebral
angle
Convexity of lower 3
vertebrae much greater
than upper 2
Lumbar Curve
More prominent
in females
Curve also
known as
lordotic curve
Sacral Curve
Concave downward and
forward
Begins at
sacrovertebral
articulation and ends at
coccyx point
Regions and
Vertebrae
Shape
Cervical Spine
C1 and C2 allow the
head all its movement
Most mammals have 7
cervical vertebrae
regardless of neck
length
Atlas and Axis
Thoracic Spine
Transverse processes
have surfaces to
articulate with ribs
Can rotate some, but
ribs prevent much
flexion
Lumbar Spine
Sacral Spine
Intervertebral Discs
Located between
adjacent vertebrae
Forms a
fibrocartilaginous joint
that allows slight
movement between
vertebrae
Acts as a ligament
Shock absorber
Disc Structure &
Function
Muscles
Spinal muscles attach
themselves to many
different vertebrae,
arms, legs, head, rib
cage, and pelvis
Movements of spine
include flexion,
extension, lateral
bending
Erector Spinae
Most important
extensor muscle group
Returns column to its
erect position
It originates at many
locations
Subdivisions blend in
lower back giving good
lumbar strength
Flexion Muscles
Located in cervical and
lumbar region
Rectus abdominis and
internal and external
oblique contribute to
spinal movement
Trunk Flexion
Muscles
Multifidus
Long muscle with
fibers that extends
from one vertebral
process to spinous
process of a vertebra
several levels above
Helps with extension
and rotation
Ligaments
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe the main regions
of the spine
Identify the components of the
vertebrae
Identify and describe the function of the
components of the discs
Identify the main muscles of the spine
Identify the ligaments of the spine