1. The first cervical vertebra is called C1, or ?_. 2. The second cervical vertebra is called C2, or ?. 3. The inward curve of the lower back is called the ?_ curve.
1. The first cervical vertebra is called C1, or ?_. 2. The second cervical vertebra is called C2, or ?. 3. The inward curve of the lower back is called the ?_ curve.
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1. The first cervical vertebra is called Cl, or ?_.
2. The second cervical vertebra is called C2, or ?_.
3. The inward curve of the lower back is called the ?_ curve.
4. All ribs articulate with the ?_.
5. Both radiographs and CT scans use ? to form images of anatomical structures.
6. Kyphosis is a condition in which the vertebral column is distorted, giving a per-
son a humpback. This condition involves an exaggerated ? curve.
7. Both the coccyx and ?_ are vertebral bones that are actually fused vertebrae.
8. The thoracic vertebrae are _?_ to the lumbar vertebrae.
9. The superior portion of the sternum is called the ?.
10. The only bone that does not articulate with another bone is the ?-
11. The ? is a vertical tunnel through the sacrum for the passage of nerves
descending from the spinal cord.
12. The medial bumps along the midline of your back are caused by the _?_ of each
vertebra.
13. The ?_ ribs do not articulate, even indirectly, with the sternum.
14. The ?_ ribs connect directly to the sternum.
15. Costal cartilages are composed of ?_ cartilage tissue.
16. ? disks (appearing in Figure 13-2) form a type of joint between the bodies of
vertebrae.
17. The ?_ is a horseshoe-shaped bone.
18. The tailbone is more properly known as the ?_.
19. Spinal nerves leave the protection of the vertebral column by way of lateral holes
or gaps between the vertebrae called the _?_ foramina.
20. The medial ridge along the posterior surface of the sacrum is called the ?_.
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