Pathologies: Herniated Disc: This condition occurs when the soft inner portion of a spinal disc protrudes through the tougher outer layer. It can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs. Sciatica: This is a symptom, often associated with a...
The sacral spine, or the sacrum, is located at the bottom of the vertebral column, below the lumbar vertebrae and above the coccyx (tailbone). It is a large, triangular bone composed of five fused sacral vertebrae, labeled S1 through S5. Unlike the rest of the...
The lumbar spine is the lower part of the vertebral column, located between the thoracic spine (mid-back) and the sacral spine (pelvis). It comprises 5 vertebrae, each designated L1 through L5 (from superior to inferior). General Characteristics of Lumbar Vertebrae...
The thoracic spine is the central part of the vertebral column, located between the cervical spine (neck) and the lumbar spine (lower back). It comprises 12 vertebrae, each designated T1 through T12 (from superior to inferior). General Characteristics of Thoracic...
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae that make up the neck region of the spine. These vertebrae are smaller than those in the thoracic and lumbar regions, and their primary function is to support the weight of the head while also providing a great deal of...
