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Parts of the Spine

From Anne Asher,
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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.

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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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Updated: March 13, 2007

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