Anatomy of the Spine

The vertebral column can also be known as the spinal column or spine. It is made up of 33 vertebrae which can be separated by spongy disks and categorized into 4 distinct areas. The cervical space consists of 7 bones within the neck. The primary cervical vertebra helps the cranium. The thoracic backbone consists of 12 bones within the again space; the lumbar backbone consists of 5bones within the decrease again space; 5 sacral bones; and 4 coccygeal bones (the variety of coccygeal bones can range from 5 to three).

Disks between every vertebrae assist soak up shock. By maturity, the 5 sacral vertebrae fuse to type 1 bone, and the 4 coccygeal vertebrae fuse to type 1 bone.

The spinal twine is a bundle of nerves. It passes by way of the middle of the vertebral column. The backbone protects the spinal twine and permits nerves in your arms, legs, and organs to exit and enter at every degree.