The human vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton, which also includes the skull. The vertebral column is composed of the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs, which provide cushioning for the vertebrae.Answer and Explanation: The three regio...
What is the most abundant cell type in bone? What are the forearm bones called? What are the bones that make up the human spine called? Which of the following bones originates from dense fibrous connective tissue? a) Sternum. b) Temporal bone. c) Femur. d) Cervical vertebrae. e) Humer...
Here are two vertebrae that I've found at Calvert Cliffs sites (Miocene exposures) in Maryland in recent weeks. The first I also included in a recent trip report, but am posting it separately here along with some better pictures. Any idea what kind of animal this came from? My first tho...
What are the risks of vertebroplasty?Your nerves and spinal cord may be damaged. Spinal cord damage may cause you to leak spinal fluid, and you may become paralyzed. Nearby vertebrae or bones, such as the ribs, may get fractured. After your procedure, you may have bruising, increased pain...
T1 to T12, are connected to your ribs. If you follow the path of your ribs around from the front or sides of the back, you can feel where they attach to the thoracic vertebrae in the back. The main function of the thoracic spine is to hold the rib cage which protects the heart and...
What are Transitional Vertebrae? What is Sacral Agenesis? What is Spinal Shock? Discussion Comments ByFitzMaurice— On Dec 24, 2010 It is understandable why so much money is directed toward the chiropractic industry: the wellness of the backbone has a lot to do with the wellness of a person....
Which types of muscular tissue have gap junctions? What is musculoskeletal biomechanics? Which cervical vertebrae form the atlantoaxial joint? What muscle abducts the scapula? What type of bone is the vertebral column? What are the meninges of the spinal cord?
I was not sure which were the lumbar vertebrae but I had a good guess because I wondered if they were the part of the lower back because that is where the lumbar pillows that are sold as decorative pillows sit against your back, and I was right!
The neck is the part of the body on many vertebrates that connects the head with the torso and provides the mobility and movements of the head. The structures of the human neck are anatomically grouped into four compartments; vertebral, visceral and two vascular compartments. Throat In vertebrate...
A neck injury or cracked vertebrae Aged 30 to 60 years Lifting heavy objects often SmokingWhat are the signs and symptoms of a CDH?A mild herniation may not cause any signs or symptoms. You may have any of the following if the bulging disc presses against your nerves or spinal cord:Neck...