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What are Vertebrae and what is their function?
It is important to know a few basic needs of the Human Body. Let us have a look at the make up of the Spinal Column, which extends from the skull to the pelvis and is up of 24 specially shaped bones called vertebrae. They are stacked one on top of the other, with the larger ones in the lower back section so as to support and carry the weight of the upper body.
The vertebrae are stacked one on top of the other and are grouped into the following sections:
The groups are made up as follows:
| Spinal Segment | No. of Vertebrae | Situated | Numerical Ref. |
| Cervical | 7 | Neck | C1 – C7 |
| Thoracic | 12 | Chest & Middle Back | T1 – T12 |
| Lumber | 5 | Lower Back | L1 – L5 |
| Sacrum | 5 become fused | Between Lower Back & Tailbone | S1 – S5 |
| Coccyx | 3/td> | Tailbone | No Ref # |
Table of Contents
- Is there a way to make these years any easier?
- Why is this period in our lives so difficult - physically and emotionally?
- Is there a way of knowing how much and at what rate I will grow?
- Do the changes take place at a steady pace?
- Do all teenagers go through the same pattern of growth?
- Can you please list some changes that can be expected?
- What Physical Development changes can I expect?
- Are there specific age categories for when the changes can be expected to happen?
- Early adolescence, ages 10-14 years
- What is good posture?
- Why is good posture so Important?
- How can I improve my posture?
- What can I expect if I achieve a good posture?
- What do they mean by “Correct Alignment” of the spine and what is its affect on my posture?
- How does the Car’s alignment affect my posture?
- How can my body movements compare to a car?
- Is this how the human body is supposed to function?
- What is the CORE of my body?
- Does flexibility and strength effect posture?
- Is good posture important for good health?
- Will I achieve good posture from a fitness program?
- At what or from what age should I care for my posture?
- Will good posture eventually come naturally if I make positive changes?
- Will good posture lessen strain on muscles, tendons and bones?
- Are there any other benefits to good posture?
- Is posture important for a teenager / adolescent?
- What happens if I use certain muscles more than others?
- Can you give me some examples of what happens with bad posture?
- Do overweight people put extra strains and pressure on their bodies?
- Why do you refer to “Fat” loss and not “Weight” loss?
- Can you summarize the advantages of good posture?
- What are Vertebrae and what is their function?
- What are the requirements for Good posture?
- What generally contributes to bad posture?
- What is Body Mechanics?
- What is the correct standing position?
- What are the correct positions for stooping, squatting and kneeling?
- What are the correct sitting positions?
- What is the correct driving position?
- What are the correct Lifting and Carrying Techniques?
- What about the use of Purses – Backpacks – Briefcases?
- Are there any special Backpack tips to consider?
- What is the best position for sleeping and lying down?
- Why do so many people suffer from poor posture?
- Are there specific or suggested corrective exercises for poor posture?
- What are the functions of the Spinal Column?