Supporting the head and allowing for its range of motion:The averageweightof an adult head is between 10 and 13 pounds, and your cervical spine supports this weight while also allowing the head to move freely. Your cervical spine gives your neck the flexibility to move forward or backward or...
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while the spinal cord bridges the brain with the rest of the body. Many people may only notice or pay attention to the spine unless there is an issue or pain. Understanding the spinal column and spinal cord anatomy can
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Understanding the fundamental anatomy and function of the spine is key to understanding injuries to and diseases of the spine. The spine has several special roles in the human body. It: Protects the spinal cord (which connects nerves to the brain) Provides the support needed to walk upright En...
Anatomy and function of the vertebral column lymphatic network in mice The lymphatic vasculature is essential to maintain fluid homeostasis and immune surveillance, including in the brain where lymphatic vessels were only recently identified. Here, Jacob et al. provide an anatomical map of lymphatic ...
The cervical region of the spine (neck) consists of seven vertebrae. Learn how the spinal discs function and how various conditions can cause neck pain and/or radiating pain.
If your body had the Oscars, your lumbar spine would certainly win for “best supporting player.” You can thank your anatomy for that: The lower you go down the spinal column, the bigger the vertebra, with the lumbar vertebrae the biggest in the entirespine—for good reason, notesNnaemeka...
When the facet joints of the lumbar spine move together, they bend and turn the low back. Summary Many important parts make up the anatomy of the back. Understanding the regions and structures of the lumbar spine can help you be more involved in your health care and better able to care ...
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