Spine Medical Term

Glossary of Spinal Terms - SpineUniverse

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Spinal Cord – The longitudinal cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the spinal canal. It serves not only as a pathway for nervous impulses to and from the brain, but as a center for carrying out and coordinating many reflex actions independently of the …

Spine Structure and Function - Cleveland Clinic

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Your spine, or backbone, is your body's central support structure. It connects different parts of your musculoskeletal system. Your spine helps you sit, stand, walk, twist and bend. Back injuries, spinal cord conditions …

Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Glossary - Understandable Definitions of Medical Terms

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The Spine-health Medical Glossary provides accurate, easy-to-understand definitions for common (and not-so-common) terms related to chronic pain, spine surgery, back …

Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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A spinal cord injury — damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina) — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions …

Spine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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spine noun ˈspīn 1 a : backbone sense 1 b : something resembling a backbone c : the part of a book to which the pages are attached 2 : a stiff pointed usually sharp projecting part …

Spine | Spine-health

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The spine is designed to be incredibly strong, supporting the structures of the body and protecting the highly sensitive nerve roots of the spinal cord. The spine is also highly flexible, providing for mobility on different planes. …

Spine Anatomy | Spine Health | Cervical Spine |Thoracic Spine

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Cervical Spine Anatomy The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The delicate …

Spine Curvature Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, …

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Spine Curvature Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Menu Back Pain Guide Types of Spine Curvature Disorders Written by Hedy Marks Medically …

Kyphosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Fractures. Broken vertebrae can result in curvature of the spine. Compression fractures, which can occur in weakened bone, are the most common. Mild compression fractures often don't produce noticeable …