Lumbar vertebrae

poisonous. This shift did not pressure them to select against the ability to differentiate between poisonous plants of bright colors. Question 31: A lumbar curve enables the ability to stand and walk upright, because it creates a lower central gravity for standing up and see predators, as apes climb on trees to survey for predators. This vertebrae curve gave humans an advantage but it also promotes elders or people who stand for hours to suffer back pain due to this shift of weight on the…

subsequently diagnosed with status post cervical spine fusion; chronic pain syndrome; radiculopathy, cervical region; spinal stenosis, cervical region; and cervicobrachial syndrome. According to OMNI notes, the patient had cervical discectomy and fusion, lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease of the spine. As per visit notes on 4/7/16, the patient states that the medications have been helpful and effective for him for up to 40%. Cervical spine examination reveals a well-healed surgical scar…

oblongata to the inferior border of the L1 vertebrae. The spinal cord is divided into 5 parts that house the 31 pairs of spinal nerves. The cervical part is the superior part of the spinal cord. It contains neurons whose axons contribute to the 8 pairs of cervical spinal nerves. The thoracic part lies inferior to the cervical part. It houses the neurons for the 12 pairs of thoracic spinal nerves. The lumbar part contains the neurons for the 5 pairs of lumbar spinal nerves. The sacral part…

My success as a student and desire to gain a higher education at Virginia Tech is the result of a devastating spinal injury. During my sophomore year of high school, I fractured my fourth lumbar vertebrae and was placed into a full body, metal brace for nine months. After a series of MRIs and bone scans, my doctor discovered that my spine had experienced multiple microscopic fractures throughout my adolescent years. I spent two years in and out of the hospital constantly tearing ligaments,…

Acute back pain Introduction: Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments Definition: lumbosacral region accompanied by contraction of the paraspinal muscles hence the expression muscles sprain or strain .…

The people of the united states need to know about the degenerative disk disease. the effects. do you know about this disease. Do you anybody with this disease. the effects of degenerative disk disease are as followed it is the symptoms of pain and possibly radiating weakness or numbness stemming from degenerated disk in the spine. The back just gets old and the disks get old and rot and can’t hold the back up. Degenerative disk disease leaves patients wondering what exactly the disease means…

Middle/ Thoracic Spine The thoracic spine joins the cervical spine and extends down past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The thoracic spine made up of twelve vertebrae, labelled T1-T12 is built for stability, holding the body upright and providing protection for the vital organs in the chest. The most common cause of thoracic back pain is due to muscular irritation or other soft tissue problems, caused by lack of strength, poor posture, prolonged…

skull. It is located inferior to the mandible. It is the only bone that does not articulate with other bones. However, it functions as a base for the tongue and neck muscles (Cancer 2016). The vertebral column is made up of: • There are 7 cervical vertebrae with: a small body (short spinous process, and projecting posteriorly), transverse processes (consisting of foramina), and the most range of motion of all the regions of the spine. The atlas and axis are Atlas C-1 and C-2 (Cancer,…

a spinal injury/condition occurring in one bone, a vertebra. The condition occurs when one of the vertebra slips forward. This causes the vertebra to be out of place, and can occur anywhere on the spine. It is most commonly found in the lower, or lumbar part of the back. Spondylolisthesis is commonly found in adults rather than children because of the wear and tear on adults bodies. There are 2 main types of spondylolisthesis, degenerative and spondylolytic. Degenerative occurs as people age.…

Klippel-Feil Syndrome: An Overview According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (2016), Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare disorder of the skeletal system characterized by cervical spine fusion of two or more vertebrae. The disorder was first documented in 1912 by two doctors Maurice Klippel and Andre Feil (NORD, 2016). Individuals with KFS often exhibit the hallmark features such as a short neck, low hairline, and limited neck mobility. Additional associated malformations may…