Across
- 1. Anatomical feature of rib that protects neurovascular membrane
- 3. Narrowing of the spinal canal
- 4. Transverse _________ are found in the cervical spine only
- 7. The point where a rib changes direction
- 8. Number of sacral vertebral segments
- 12. Intervertebral discs are made of:
- 15. Which vein is responsible for draining intercostal spaces?
- 16. The first cervical vertebra
- 17. Which portion of the mediastinum contains the heart?
- 18. Thoracic vertebrae form the _______ border of the mediastinum
- 21. Nerve that innervates the diaphragm
- 22. When _______dont fuse together, spina bifida is the result
Down
- 2. Another term to identify the dens
- 3. A lumbar spinal tap will enter into this space
- 5. Which joint serves as a border between superior and inferior mediastinum?
- 6. How does a thoracic vertebra articulate with the rib head?
- 9. Which layer of pleura is tightly adhered to the surface of the lungs?
- 10. This ligament holds the dens in place
- 11. Which portion of the vertebra is responsible for supporting weight of the trunk?
- 13. The atlanto-occipital joint allows you to nod your head:
- 14. If you fracture a segment of the ribcage you have______chest
- 19. Name one organ that is found in the superior mediastinum
- 20. Feature of the rib that articulates with spinal column