The lumbar region of the spine, more commonly known as the lower back, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5. The lumbar region is situated between the thoracic, or chest, …
Lumbar Spine Anatomy Video
Lumbar Spine Anatomy and Pain
The lower back comprises the lumbar spine, which is formed by vertebral bones, intervertebral discs, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and blood vessels. The spinal cord ends at the top of the …
Cervical Spinal Cord Anatomy Animation
The spinal cord is a critical bundle of nerve cells that carry electrical signals to and from the brain. One of the cervical spine’s important roles is to protect the spinal cord …
Cervical Spine Anatomy
The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The cervical spine is delicate—housing the spinal cord that sends messages from …
Cervical Spine Anatomy Video
The cervical spine, or neck, begins at the base of the skull and through a series of seven vertebral segments connects to the thoracic, or chest, region of the spine. …
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerve Roots
The spinal cord starts at the base of the brain, runs throughout the cervical and thoracic spine, and typically ends at the lower part of the thoracic spine. The spinal …