B5 The spinalcolumn

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The spinal column

Vertebrates

- Symmetry: 

Vertebrates

- Symmetry: Bilateral 

- Skeleton:

Vertebrates

- Symmetry: Bilateral 

- Skeleton: Internal 

The backbone consists of: 

Vertebrates

- Symmetry: Bilateral 

- Skeleton: Internal 

The backbone consists of: 

vertebrae + sacrum + coccyx

Spinal column

• The shape of the backbone looks like two letter S’s, one above the other

‘Gameboy back’ or ‘tablet neck’

What does looking at your screen for a long time do with your posture

Posture

If you always look at your screen with your head bent, you can develop a hunch.

Tips for good posture when using screens

The arms and legs form right angles.

The spinal column

• Cervical vertebrae (red)
• Thoracic vertebrae (yellow)
• Lumbar vertabrae (blue)
• Sacrum
• Coccyx

• intervertebral discs: discs of cartilage between the vertebrae

Spinal column

Which are part of the spinal column?

1. Ribs and breastbone
2. Cervical- thoracic- and lumbar vertebrae
3. Shoulderblades and collarbone
4. Ulna and radius

What is on top of the spinal column?

1. The torso
2. The skull
3. The chest
4. The pelvis

What shape does your spinal column have?

1. loop shaped
2. An S-shape
3. A double N-shape
4. A double S-shape

Which function does the spinal column have for the spinal cord?

1. it protects the spinal cord
2. it supports the spinal cord
3. it gives the spinal cord it's shape

The spinal column is part of

1. the circulatory system
2. the skeletal system
3. the digestive system
4. the respiratory system

The joints found in the spinal column

1. sutures
2. fused
3. synovial joints
4. cartilate

a ladybird has a spinal column

1. yes
2. No

What runs through the spinal column?

1. bloodvessels
2. nerves
3. muscles

Rules for lifting

Exercises

Do exercise 1  up and including 3 + 5 online