Spine Questions



Spine Questions

Name: ________________________ Date: _______________

Please answer the questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.

1. How many vertebrae make up the spinal column?

2. What are the different segments and how many vertebrae make up each?

3. What are the regions of the spine and what part of the body are they responsible for?

4. What is the job of the vertebrae (bones)?

5. What does the spinal cord do?

6. Explain three functions of the vertebrae disks.

7. What are the two distinct parts of the disk and what are there functions?

8. Name and explain three types of back injuries.

9. What types of spine injuries do you think are most common in football? Why?

10. Why is proper posture important? And why is it difficult for some people?

11. What are some common signs and symptoms of spinal injuries?

12. How can you prevent a spinal cord injury?

13. What are some ways to treat a cervical injury?

14. Label the diagram.

15. Explain what a herniated disc is.

16. LABEL:

a. Axis

b. Atlas

c. 10th Thoracic Vertebra

d. 2nd Lumbar Vertebra

e. Cervical Section

f. Thoracic Section

g. Lumbar Section

h. Sacrum

i. Coccyx

j. Transverse Process

k. Spinous Process

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