iii sem - week 1 - the spine
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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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