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The Spine Supports the Whole Body
The spine, located in the torso, supports the whole body.
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Vertebral Column
The vertebral column protects and houses the spinal cord, which runs through the middle. Also Known As: backbone, spine, spinal column, vertebrae ...
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The Lumbosacral Joint or L5-S1
The Lumbosacral Joint or L5-S1 is where the lumbar spine meets the sacrum, and is the site of an injury called spondylolisthesis.
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Vertebra - Back View of a Vertebra
Mar 13, 2007 ... Nerves branch off from the spinal cord and exit the spine by means of holes on the sides of vertebrae. Prev; Next. Suggested Reading ...
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Sacrum - Sacral
The sacrum, or sacral spine is a part of the lower spine. ... Definition: The sacrum is a triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine. ...
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Coccyx
The coccyx bone is the tailbone, located at the very end of the spine. It is a vestige from an earlier evolutionary period. ...
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Anatomical Term - Superficial
For example, the spine is deep in the body, while the skin is superficial. The term superficial is not limited to structures on the very outside of the body ...
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How Spinal Curves Form
The presence of the head, which places a load on the top of the spine develops the cervical curve (another lordosis). Over time, as the baby’s movement ...
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Spinal Curves Balance the Weight of Other Body Structures
In this way, the demands placed on the spine by the weight of the ribcage are neutralized by the thoracic curve. Index: Spinal Curves ...
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What are the anatomical reasons for having back surgery?
To relieve pressure on a nerve caused by adjacent structures. To stabilize the spine. Date Created: February 20, 2006. More Back & Neck Pain Q&A ...
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