Back & Neck Pain

Parts of the Spine

From Anne Asher, About.com

Updated: March 13, 2007

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Back pain diagnosis often includes the name of the part of the spine that is involved in causing the pain. Learn about the parts of the spine.

Vertebra	The Vertebral Body	Parts of a Vertebra - The Facet Joint	Spinous and Transverse Processes
Parts of the Vertebra - Pedicle	Parts of a Vertebra - The Lamina	Spinal Nerves and Back Pain

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