And always call your doctor if a child is bitten by an animal, especially if: 1  the bite or scratch was from a cat and the wound does not seem to be healing. 2  an area of redness around the wound keeps expanding. 3  the child develops a fever that lasts for a few days after receiving the scratch or bite.
The Vertebral Column (also called the Spinal Column). It is formed by 26 irregular bones called vertebrae. The vertebral column has five major regions.7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, the sacrum and the coccyx.eatures of the Lumbar Vertebrae: L1-L5. Lumbar Vertebrae: L1 through L5 support the most weight. They have a sturdier construction (larger body and shorter porjections) The vertebral foramen is triangular shaped.
Cervical. The first seven vertebrae, all in the neck. These are smaller and lightly built. Thoracic. Twelve vertebrae, each articulating with the twelve pairs of ribs. Lumbar. The lower five vertebrae, between the ribs and the sacrum.These have the largest vertebral bodies. Each of the three segments of the spine has a curve. The cervical spine and the lumbar curve both are convex anteriorly, while the thoracic spine curves the opposite way, convex posteriorly.Each vertebra is shaped a bit like a wedge to support these curves, especially noticeable with the five lumbar vertebrae.he first seven vertebrae, all in the neck. These are smaller and lightly built. Thoracic. Twelve vertebrae, each articulating with the twelve pairs of ribs. Lumbar. The lower five vertebrae, between the ribs and the sacrum.