Back and Spine Anatomy!

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Across
  1. 2. deep muscle that spans several vertebrae—great at extending the neck
  2. 7. Bony plate between the transverse and spinous processes
  3. 10. nerves exit here
  4. 11. number of cervical vertebrae
  5. 13. connects the vertebral body to the arch
  6. 15. posterior projection
  7. 16. number of thoracic vertebrae
  8. 17. lateral deep muscle of the erector spinae trio
  9. 18. helps you pivot your head
  10. 19. oh lord!
  11. 20. triangular and sacred
  12. 21. the world rests on your shoulders
  13. 22. helps you say no!
Down
  1. 1. hunchback of notre dame
  2. 3. this muscle group keeps you upright—even when your life is not.
  3. 4. building blocks
  4. 5. where adjacent vertebrae articulate—often the site of arthritic grumbling
  5. 6. welcome to flavum-town!
  6. 8. number of lumbar vertebrae
  7. 9. these muscles are giving perfect posture
  8. 10. shock absorber
  9. 12. tail
  10. 14. wing-like