Anatomy
·Thorax & Spine
Vertebral Column (Overview)
⭐ PREMIUM
The vertebral column has 33 vertebrae and four curvatures; its regions and curvatures are foundational.
REGIONS (33 vertebrae)
• Cervical 7, Thoracic 12, Lumbar 5, Sacral 5 (fused), Coccygeal 4 (fused). "Breakfast 7, lunch 12, dinner 5."
CURVATURES
• Primary (kyphotic, present at birth): thoracic + sacral.
• Secondary (lordotic, develop with head control/walking): cervical + lumbar.
• Abnormal…
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