Vertebrae - Bones, Diagram and Features

vertebrae  The lumbar spine has five vertebrae, labeled L1-L5, that extend from the lower thoracic spine to the sacrum at bottom of the spine The vertebrae of the lower The thoracic vertebrae form the thoracic spine, a slightly dorsoconvex bony rod, characterized by its limited flexibility The main differences between

Describe a typical vertebra and determine the distinguishing characteristics for vertebrae in each vertebral region and features of the sacrum and the coccyx Working from the top downwards, the cervical spine is the portion of the spine within the neck, and consists of 7 vertebrae vertebrae in the spine

Facts about the spine Anatomy of the spinal column The vertebral column, also called the spine or backbone, is made up of multiple vertebrae that are The lumbar vertebrae are labeled L1 to L5 This area is the most prone to injury, because it bears the most weight when you sit, stand, push, pull or lift