Chapter 7, Problem 23P

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The difference in the structures of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.

Introduction:

The vertebral column is also known as spinal column composed of small bony parts known as vertebra. It is separated by the intervertebral discs. The vertebral column of adults consists of 26 vertebrae in total. They are 7 cervical vertebras, 12 thoracic vertebras, 5 lumber vertebras, 1 sacrum, and 1 coccyx.

Pictorial representation:

Fig.1 (a) represents the structure of the cervical vertebra.

Fig.1 (a):Cervical vertebra.

Fig.1 (b) represents the structure of the thoracic vertebra.

Fig.1 (b):Thoracic vertebra.

Fig.1 (c) represents the structure of lumbar vertebra.

Fig.1 (c):Lumbar vertebra.