Conditions
Anatomy of the Spine
The spine also called the backbone, is made up of vertebral bones with cushioning intervertebral discs between them. The spine is designed to give us stability and smooth movement, as well as providing a corridor of protection for the delicate spinal cord. It is supported by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and innervated by nerves that branch out from the centrally placed spinal cord.
Conditions
- Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Compression Fractures
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Disc Herniation
- Discitis
- Fractures of the Spine
- Herniated Disc
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Neck and Back Injuries
- Osteoporosis of the Spine
- Pseudarthrosis/Nonunion
- Radiculopathy
- Sagittal Imbalance
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Compression Fractures
- Spinal Infection
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumors
- Spine Arthritis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Injuries in Athletes
- Spine Trauma
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Spondylodiscitis
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
Cervical Spine Anatomy
The cervical spine is highly mobile compared to the thoracic or lumbar spine. In contrast to other parts of the spine, the cervical spine has transverse foramina in each vertebra through which the vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain.
Conditions
Thoracic Spine Anatomy
The thoracic spine is the central part of the spine, also called the dorsal spine, which runs from the base of the neck to the bottom of your rib cage. The thoracic spine provides the flexibility that holds the body upright and protects the organs of the chest.
