The Spine: Anatomy and Function - National Spine Health …
WEBDec 5, 2023 · The entire spinal column consists of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, plus two sections of naturally fused vertebrae – the sacrum and the coccyx – located at the very bottom of the spine. All of these bones and sections are important to the spine’s ability to function properly.
Interactive Parts of the Spine & Vertebrae Sections
WEBVertebrae are numbered and named according to where they are located in the spinal cord. The spine is divided into four regions which contain vertebrae: the cervical, the thoracic, the lumbar, and the sacral. Hover over each part to see what they do.
The Spinal Column: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody
WEB2 days ago · The spine, also known as the vertebral column or spinal column, is a column of 26 bones in an adult body --- 24 separate vertebrae interspaced with cartilage, and then additionally the sacrum and coccyx.
Spine (Vertebral Column) – Bones, Anatomy, & Labeled Diagram
WEBFind out about the vertebral or spinal column/backbone - what are the bones of the vertebra, anatomy, structure, and functions, along with labeled diagrams.
Spine: Anatomy, Function, Parts, Segments & Disorders - Cleveland Clinic
WEBVertebrae: Your spine has 33 stacked vertebrae (small bones) that form the spinal canal. The spinal canal is a tunnel that houses your spinal cord and nerves, protecting them from injury.
Lumbar Spine Anatomy, Diagram & Function | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 24, 2018 · Lumbar vertebrae: Numbered L1 through L5, these odd-shaped vertebrae signal the end of the typical bones of the spinal column. Sacrum : This triangle-shaped bone is made up of five fused...
Vertebral Column: Anatomy, vertebrae, joints & ligaments
WEBSep 12, 2023 · The vertebral column (spine or backbone) is a curved structure composed of bony vertebrae that are interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral discs. It is part of the axial skeleton and extends from the base of the skull to the tip of the coccyx. The spinal cord runs through its center.
Vertebral Column Diagram, Anatomy & Model | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 23, 2018 · The vertebral column, also known as the spinal column, is a flexible column that encloses the spinal cord and also supports the head. It consists of various groups of vertebrae and is...
Spine anatomy: Function, segments, parts, and more - Medical News Today
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Parts. Common conditions. Seeing a doctor. Summary. The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as...
Map of Your Spine [Infographic] - Northwestern Medicine
WEBAdults typically have 33 bones called vertebrae, that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The vertebrae are divided into five regions or sections: Cervical. Thoracic. Lumbar. Sacrum. Coccyx. Each section has a different number of vertebrae and supports different parts of your body.
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