8.Discuss and illustrate the importance of intervertebral discs and spinal curvature.
Intervertebral discs cushion the vertebrae and absorb shock while allowing the spine flexibility. Maintaining spinal curves is essential to injury prevention.
9. Name and illustrate three major categories of joints and compare the amount of movement allowed by each.
Fibrous Joints- no movement allowed.
Cartilaginous Joints- Slightly moveable.
Synovial Joints- freely moveable.
Fibrous Joints- no movement allowed.
Cartilaginous Joints- Slightly moveable.
Synovial Joints- freely moveable.