III Semester

IntroductionThe official name is

the Vertebral Column

It consists of 33 vertebrae

It starts at the neck, connecting with the head.

It ends at the Coccyx

FunctionAllows us to moveSupports musclesProtects the Spinal

Cord

Different AreasThe Spine is divided

into 4 seperate areas:CervicalThoracicLumbarPelvic

CervicalThe Cervical

Vertebrae are the first 7 Vertebrae

The are named C1-C7

The Cervical Vertebrae are smaller than the other Vertebrae

ThoracicThere are 12

Thoracic VertebraeThey are named T1-

T12They have a slightly

different shape so they can attach to the ribs

LumbarThere are 5 Lumbar

VertebraeThey are named L1-

L5They are bigger than

other Vertebrae and very strong

Pelvic (Sacral)There are 5 Pelvic

VertebraeThey are named S1-

S5They are joined

(fused) together and they do not move

Spine ProblemsThere are several

different problems that you can have with the spine

KyphosisKnow as

“Humpback”Where the Thoracic

Spine curves too much

More common in old people with osteoporosis

LordosisAlso known as

“swayback”Where the Lumbar

spine curves inwardsPregnant women

sometimes get a mild version of this

ScoliosisThis is where the

Spine is not straight and curves

It is the most common of Spine diseases, affecting 0.5% of the world’s population

Spinal CordThe Spinal Cord is a

thin group of nerves and tissues that is protected inside your spine

It is responsible for sending message through your body using the Central Nervous System

Injury to the Spinal CordInjuries to the Spinal

Cord are very seriousThey can lead to

partial or full paralysis

Most injuries are caused by trauma and impact

The most common injuries are C1-C7 and L1-L5

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