Spine Anatomy and Facet Joints To understand spinal osteoarthritis, it helps to understand a bit about the anatomy of the spine, including the spine’s facet joints. It is the facet joints that are directly affected by osteoarthritis. The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae that are stacked on ...
The spinal cord is a long, tube-like structure extending from the base of your brain (the brain stem). It’s made of a collection of nerves and is encircled and protected by the bones of the spine (vertebrae). Spinal Cord Anatomy The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous...
Lumbar Spine (Low Back) The five lumbar vertebrae, L1 to L5, are the most massive ones. Their main function is to support the cervical and thoracic spine. The lumbar region also absorbs most of the stress of lifting and carrying objects. Therefore, many spinal problems occur in the low ba...
By the way, this is one of the few that is possible regardless of anatomy. Whoever your partner is, the anus and the perineal region are equipped with numerous nerve endings and are therefore particularly sensitive. For good reason, the practice of anilingus is becoming more and more popular....
It’s a more intense form of impact play and demands a good understanding of anatomy and technique. The butt and thighs are common target areas. Safety measures and consent are paramount, and some people even take classes to master this skill. 19. Chastity Chastity in BDSM involves ...
The basic anatomy of the back bone is made up of the cervical spine, the thoracic spine, and the lumbosacral spine. There are seven cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic ones, and five in the lumbar region. The cervical area of the spine allows for flexion, extension, bending, and movement of ...
Recent observations showed that human scoliosis, regardless of its cause, has a relatively uniform three-dimensional anatomy. We hypothesize that scoliosis is a universal compensatory mechanism of the spine, independent of cause and/or species. We had the opportunity to study the rare occurrence of ...
Skeletal anatomy is divided into two distinct parts, namely the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is made up of the bones of the ribs, the sternum, the spinal column, the skull, and the hyoid bone. They make up the longitudinal axis of the body and function...
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints in the body. Study the definition of ankylosing spondylitis and why it occurs, the symptoms of the disease like pain and stiffness in the back, and learn about the treatment, which typically is a combin...
Spinal Anatomy As mentioned previously, the spine is made of individual vertebrae that hold the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a very important connection between your brain and body. People with spinal damage can become paralyzed because their brains can no longer talk to the muscles. The loc...