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Q: What does anterior wedging of upper lumbar vertebral body mean?
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The vertebrae are segmented in descending order.Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral , are the major segments.Neck, thorax ,upper back ,lower back.


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What is mild levoconvex scoliosis of the mid lumbar spine?

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What are four functions of the vertebral column?

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The vertebral column is what to the scapula?

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