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Mr. Wright had polio as a boy and was partially paralyzed in one lower limb for over a year. Although no longer paralyzed, he now has a severe lateral curvature of the lumbar spine. Explain what has happened and identify his condition.
7. The Skeletal System
The Spine
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In a skiing accident, Marcio broke his T2 and T3. Where is his injury?
A
In his neck.
B
In the middle of his back.
C
In his upper back.
D
In his lower back.
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Understand the problem: Marcio broke his T2 and T3 vertebrae. We need to determine the location of these vertebrae in the spine.
Review the anatomy of the spine: The human spine is divided into several regions - cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
Identify the thoracic region: The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, labeled T1 through T12. These vertebrae are located in the upper and middle back.
Locate T2 and T3: T2 and T3 are the second and third vertebrae in the thoracic region, which is situated in the upper back.
Conclude the location: Since T2 and T3 are part of the thoracic spine, Marcio's injury is in his upper back.
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