Synonyms Medical: Corpus vertebra Vertebral body Columna vertebralis Cervical vertebra Thoracic vertebra Lumbar vertebra Cross vertebra Breech vertebrae Vertebral Arch Atlas Axis Anatomy The human spine consists of the vertebrae and the intervertebral disc between them. The human body usually has between 32 – 34 vertebral bodies, in most cases 33. These vertebral bodies are … Vortex
Cervical vertebra The cervical spine is part of the human spine. It represents the connection between the head and the rest of the spine. There are a total of 7 different vertebrae that lie on top of each other. The first and second vertebrae play a prominent role. The first vertebra is called the atlas, … Cervical vertebra | Vortex
Thoracic vertebra The thoracic spine continues the cervical spine downward. It consists of 12 vertebrae which, although similar in structure to the cervical vertebrae, are much more massive in terms of their vertebral structure. One of the main reasons for this is that the thoracic spine must support a much greater mass than the cervical … Thoracic vertebra | Vortex
Lumbar vertebra The lumbar spine closes the spinal column at the bottom. The vertebral bodies are also known as vertebrae lumbales. Compared to the previous vertebrae, they are even more massive, corresponding to the further increase in body weight to be supported and the increased static demands.The posteriorly oriented processi spinosi (spinous processes) are flat … Lumbar vertebra | Vortex
Function The vertebrae form the spine and allow the trunk to move in all directions. Rotational movements (twisting) come especially from the cervical spine. Bending and stretching is mainly made possible by the lumbar spine. The vertebral arches protect the spinal cord from possible injuries. Via the intervertebral discs, shocks can be buffered. Adjust the … Function | Vortex