Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anatomy of Vertebral Column in Adult and Child

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Surface Anatomy of Vertebral Column in Adult and Child
Session Overview
Description
This session will describe the surface anatomy of the vertebral column. This includes an investigation of the spinal regions and a section on how to identify the level of the various vertebrae.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe the structure of the vertebral column
  • Identify vertebrae from the different regions of the vertebral column
  • Identify important structural landmarks which will help to identify the vertebrae

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:

  • Have an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the vertebral column

The spine is composed of vertebrae, and intervertebral discs made of fibro-cartilage. There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae. In addition, there are 5 sacral vertebrae which are fused together with the coccyx.

Learning the surface anatomy allows us to practise interventional procedures such as epidurals, spinals and lumbar punctures without damaging the spinal cord.


PRM123
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anatomy of Vertebral Column in Adult and Child
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Musculoskeletal medicine
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 07a - Anatomy, 07a_06_04 Surface Anatomy of Vertebral Column in Adult and Child
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