PPT-The Vertebral Column (Spine)

Together with ribs and sternum provide about twofifths 40 of the height of the body Composed of 33 26 different bones Encloses and protects the spinal cord Supports the head Lower vertebrae supports the weight of the entire upper body. Patrick Elder. Basics. How do we divide the vertebrae of the vertebral column, and how many are there?. 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and the coccyx.. From where do the spinal nerves originate, and how are they named?. SPINE TRAUMA . CERVICAL SPINE INJURY. THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE INJURY. CERVICAL SPINE INJURY. COMMON MECHANISMS OF INJURY. . HYPERFLEXION- . MVA, CAR COMES TO SUDDEN STOP. HYPEREXTENSION- MVA, CAR STRUCK FROM BEHIND. Chapter 8. Introduction. The notochord and vertebral column define the long axis of the body, offer sites for muscle attachment, prevent telescoping, and support body weight.. The notochord is a long, continuous rod of fibrous connective tissue wrapping a fluid filled core.. . Objectives. Describe the . regions . and . curvatures . of the . vertebral . column . and the number of . vertebrae . in each. . region.. Describe the basic . components . of . a . typical . vertebrae . Anatomy Review of the Thoracic Spine. Thoracic spine is composed of 12 vertebrae that articulate with the cervical and lumbar spines.. The thoracic spine, corresponding 12 pairs of ribs, and sternum form the thoracic cage.. http://youtu.be/aDvbAvBLQuM. Ligaments and Vertebral Discs. Muscular Anatomy. Neurological Anatomy. Prevention of Injuries to the Spine. Cervical Spine. Muscle Strengthening. Muscles of the neck resist hyperflexion, hyperextension and rotational forces. Pune Spine Institute is the best spine care center in Pune which is excellent for diagnosis, intervention, and aftercare of all spinal conditions and complaints and which delivers the spine treatment at par with North American Standards. 5 sacral. (fused to form the sacrum). 7 cervical. 12 thoracic. 5 lumbar. 4 . coccygeal. . (the lower 3 are commonly fused). A typical vertebra consists of. :. . 1-a rounded body anteriorly . 2-a vertebral arch posteriorly. . Anatomy. The spine contains . 33. vertebrae: seven cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 fused sacral and 4 fused . coccygeal. vertebrae. The vertebral bodies generally increase in width . craniocaudally. CERVICAL SPINE INJURY. THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE INJURY. CERVICAL SPINE INJURY. COMMON MECHANISMS OF INJURY. . HYPERFLEXION- . MVA, CAR COMES TO SUDDEN STOP. HYPEREXTENSION- MVA, CAR STRUCK FROM BEHIND. COMPRESSION- HEAD FIRST DIVE IN SHALLOW WATER. Elana. B. Smith, MD. Kimberly Gardner, MD. Kiran. S. . Talekar. , MD. Adam E. Flanders, MD. Adam C. Zoga, MD. Correspondence can be addressed to:. Elana. B. Smith, MD. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. History. . a 6 . year old . boy child. CC. : . . Back . pain since 6 MO ago( 3/91). Lumbar . X Ray: . Nl. 3/91 . Evaluation : . 19/6/91. WBC: 9.8 . ( . PMN:%74 . . . L:%. 24 E. :%2 . brought to you by CORE View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk provided by RERO DOC Digital Library 734dry bone specimens, which would form the basis of com-parative historic studies Dr Frazer Anderson FRCP FRACP. Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. Whangarei Hospital and Northland Region. Te. . Whatu. Ora Health New Zealand . Te. Tai . Tokerau. FractureFest. May 2023. Format of this session.