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    correspondingly used for low back pain caused from this disease (Bohinski, 1). Braces resolve further slippage of the vertebra by holding the weight that is placed onto the spine where abdomen and low back muscles will obtain less contractions (Bohinski, 1). Individuals that may need assistance with coping mechanisms may also want to consider Holistic therapy. Holistic therapy acquires acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional supplement, and bio feedback that may be beneficial to the patient (Bohinski, 1). Acupuncture are minor needles introduced into pathways or highpoints through the body, which states to discharge substances into the muscle, spinal cord and brain (Bohinski, 1). Acupressure is comparable to acupuncture, however instead of using needles massage therapy is at hand (Acupressure for Back Pain, 1). Rise in blood movement, endorphins, or even cause muscles to decrease (Acupressure for Back Pain, 1). An intake of multiple vitamins is a type of nutritional supplements (Rostocki, 1). Vitamins such as A, D, B12, K and Calcium; they assist the body while maintaining a vigorous back and body (Rostocki, 1). Bio feedback is defined as when your mind knows how to understand what is happening to the body then it is also able to have control (Overview of Bio Feedback, 1). Once the…

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    The biggest differences between the vertebrae in the spine, are shape and secondary functionality. The cervical vertebrae are the smallest, they are the most flexible allowing the biggest range of head movement. The only vertebra containing no vertebral body, the axis, is located in the cervical vertebrae. Thoracic vertebrae are mid sized, and the physical shape of the thoracic vertebrae are the most rigid because they connect the ribcage and torso to the spine. Thoracic vertebrae are the only…

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    Spinal Stenosis Essay

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    of 33 vertebrae, classified into five different regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal, with 7, 12, 5, 5, and 3-4 vertebrae in each region respectively (see Fig.1). While they are counted as separate bones, it should be noted that the sacral vertebrae are fused into a single bone (the sacrum) to maximise spinal stability and strength for weight-bearing. It is also not uncommon for the coccygeal vertebrae to fuse into a single coccyx bone (Gray, Drake, Vogl & Mitchell, 2014).…

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    1.One anatomical feature in the vertebra is called the parapophysis which is part of transversal processes in the vertebrae. Transversal processes is a protuberance where that feature projects outward from the side of the vertebrae. Because the parapophysis is located on the dorsal side of the neural spine, one of its functions would be to help form a wide ribcage and provide sufficient space for a big gut. Type of thyreophoran dinosaur: Stegosaurus Case/ specimen number: uncatalogued 2. A…

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    Herniated Basis

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    Case Study 1 Figure two shows a thoracic vertebrae with a normal intervertebral disc and a herniated one. The normal one has the normal components of an intervertebral disc: the annulus fibrosus surrounding the nucleus pulposus and the spinal nerves safely exiting through the neural foramina. In the herniated disc it looks like the annulus fibrosus has been ruptured in its weak spot and the nucleus pulposus has escaped and compressed a spinal nerve. Several types of tissues were involved in…

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    Natalie Jara MED 2047 Scoliosis Mrs. Michelle Earixson-Lamonthe 2/6/2015 Scoliosis When a human is born, there are seven cervical, twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae's. Viewing the spine posteriorly in a patient with a healthy spine you will see that there is no curvature from right to left but looking at the spine laterally you will find that there is a regular "s" shape. " This allows for an even distribution of weight. The "S" curve helps a healthy spine withstand all kinds…

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    Vertebral Bone Injury

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    The vertebral bone that I think was fractured occurred at C5. The C5-C6 spinal segment is located just beneath the middle of the cervical spine and helps provide the neck with structural support and flexibility. The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and is located at the base of the skull. Its function is to support the skull, enabling head movements back and forth, and from side to side, as well as protecting the spinal cord. Each cervical has its own functions. Say if the injury…

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    thing that held Dominic back was because of how his ribs sat he could not expand his chest therefore he tired quickly when he expended large amounts of energy. Except for the hand-to-hand combat in which he tired quickly Dominic exceeded all expectations of what his body could do. All of this concluded Richard the Third was the strong king and warrior written about in the history books. When the remains were found, the first thing the archaeologists had to do was keep the remains in the exact…

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    Human Osteology Essay

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    Kaylina “Wally” Nies ANT4525L - Killgrove December 3, 2014 Skeletal Report Many of the medical skeletons that are used for analysis in ANT4525L: Human Osteology come from the Middle East region. They range in how old the bodies were at death to how old they have been deceased and skeletonized. Upon first displaying medical skeleton number four in anatomical order, it was clear that this skeleton was in a better condition than the other skeletons that were assigned. The body had a whiter tint to…

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    When someone dials 911, they expect someone to be there to help them. Whether they just had a slight fall, or are suffering from Cardiac Arrest, first responders need to be there for the citizens they serve. If a first responder is injured and cannot do their job properly, then they are putting the safety of the citizens at risk. The job of a first responder is to be there for the citizens, which is why workplace safety is always important to keep in mind. In the Fire and Emergency Services…

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