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Osteophytes, commonly called bone spurs, are abnormal outgrowths of bone occurring at joints. They are a classic finding in the most common type of Arthritis, osteoarthritis.
The formation of osteophytes isn't completely understood, but the thought is that they form in response to abnormal friction generated in the joints as they degenerate due to the underlying disease (most commonly osteoarthritis). They can form visible and palpable (meaning you can feel them) little nodes at any affected joint. They are common in the small joints of the hands in people with osteoarthritis.
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What part of lumbar spine controls saddle area OR bladder?
The upper sacral part of the spine. S1 to S2.
What are the parts of the neck?
The part of the spine at the neck is known as the cervical spine. The upper back contains the thoracic spine, and the lower back is the lumbar spine.
Kyphosis may develop in what areas of the spine in those suffering from Marfan syndrome?
Marfan patients may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.
What is mild levoconvex scoliosis of the mid lumbar spine?
Curvature of the vertebral column resulting from the column turning on its axis. The upper two vertebrae in the cervical spine, the atlas and the axis, differ from the other vertebrae because they are designed specifically for rotation. These two vertebrae are the reason your neck can move in so many directions. Mid Spine = Thoracic Lumbar Spine = Below the Thoracic vertebraes - your lumbar spine consists of 5 discs/vertebrae.
Divisions of the back bone?
The three main divisions of the spinal column are the cervical spine near the neck, the thoracic region of the upper back, and the lumbar spine in the lower back.
What is Mild levo rotoscoliosis of mid and lower lumbar?
Curvature of the vertebral column resulting from the column turning on its axis. The upper two vertebrae in the cervical spine, the atlas and the axis, differ from the other vertebrae because they are designed specifically for rotation. These two vertebrae are the reason your neck can move in so many directions. Mid Spine = Thoracic Lumbar Spine = Below the Thoracic vertebraes - your lumbar spine consists of 5 discs/vertebrae.
Where in the spine do most injuries occur?
The cervical spine and the lumbar region. The cervical spine supports the head and is a major threat if injured trauma in this region (Above C3) can cause respiratory arrest.The lower back (lumbar spine) has the least structural support and endures the most strain, making it the most frequently injured area of the spine.The 12 vertebral bodies in the upper back make up the thoracic spine. The firm attachment of the rib cage at each level of the thoracic spine provides stability and structural support and allows very little motion, which means that thoracic disc injuries are rare.
How many different rigons are in the spine and what are they?
There are 5 regions in the spine:cervical (7 vertebrae)thoracic (12)lumbar (5)sacral (5 fused)coccygeal (4 fused)
Where is spine t3 and t4 of spine?
The spine is composed of 24 different bones called vertebrae, 7 in your neck, 12 in your upper to mid back, and 5 in your low back. The upper to mid back vertebrae are called thoracic vertebrae, and they are referred to as T1-T12 from top to bottom. T3 & T4 are then the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae from the top. They are located right between your shoulder blades (called scapulae)!
What is mild thoracic scoliosis?
Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back
Where is the lumbar vertebrae in the human body?
The lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower back region of the human spine, between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum. There are five lumbar vertebrae (L1 to L5) that support the weight of the upper body and allow for bending and twisting movements of the trunk.
What are the region of the spine?
The spine (also called backbone or vertebral column) starts at the top of your neck, just under the scull, and goes all the way down to your tail-bone. There are 5 regions of the spine: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. However the 3 most commonly discussed regions are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar regions. The cervical region is in the neck. The thoracic region is in the upper to mid back. The lumbar region is in the low back. The sacral region is in the back of your pelvis, between your buttocks. Finally, the coccygeal region is your "tail-bone."
