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Laser technology is not used to mend bones. The laser is used to separate tissue, much like a scalpel would. The spine is a column of vertebrae stacked one atop the other with a cartilagenous pad in between each one. If a vertebra is broken, it has severe consequences with regard to the spinal cord that runs down through the entire column of vertebrae. This is why breaking your back or neck is such a terrible injury. It cannot be fixed with laser, and often cannot be fixed at all. Vertebrae are very small and if they separate or are crushed, there are limited treatments.
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What are the two sections of the spine that consist of fused bones?
The two sections of the spine that consist of fused bones are the sacrum, which is formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae, and the coccyx, which is formed by the fusion of four coccygeal vertebrae.
Bones in your spine?
No, there are not 6 bones in the human spine. There are actually 33 vertebrae in 5 regions. These regions include: cervical (7 bones), thoracic (12 bones), lumbar (5 bones), sacral (5 fused bones), and coccygeal (4 fused bones).
Do you have more then one bone in your spine?
Yes. There are 33 bones in the vertebral column in a human. These bones are called vertebrae and are categorized in 5 regions: cervical (7 bones), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacral (5 fused), and coccygeal (4 fused).
What are your coccyx?
They are the bones at the bottom of your spine. Often called the tailbone it is the fused section of 3-5 bones below the sacrum.
Number of bones of spinal column?
There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, the 5 sacral vertebrae fused to form the sacrum, and the 4 coccygeal vertebrae fused to form the coccyx. Depending on the way you count the number of bones, it comes to as few as 26 bones (just the fused sacrum and fused coccyx are counted) or 33 bones (if you count each bone that is fused).
Does laser back surgery help with a fused spine?
There is no guarantee that laser surgery will help. It depends very much on your particular situation, the fused vertebrae, and your physical condition and age. A discussion with the physician can help shed more light on the subject.
Do you need all the bones in a humans body?
No. Many bones can be removed and never replaced, such as the ribs, pieces of the spine, etc. In places where bones have cartilage or tendons, such as in the spine, knees, etc., you can have the bones fused. By having the bone fused, the joint is immobile, but you get to keep your bone(s). Some bones can be removed, but have to be replaced by fake bones or metal parts. This is more common in car crash victims, where bones are crushed and cannot be repaired.
Why young child has 33 spine?
There are normally 33 vertebrae in infant humans. There are five that will be fused as they become adults to form the sacrum and four that will be fused into coccygeal bones (tail).
What are the small bones called that make up the spine?
This is a tricky question as it is not clear which end of the spine we are referring to. At the head end there is a bone or vertebra upon which the head is resting this is known as the atlas, it does not have a body and its centrum fuses with the axis to provide a pivot for the head to turn on. At the other end of the spine - the tail end the last bones are fused together to form the coccyx, the number may vary from 3 to 5. These bones are rudimanetary and are usually fused together.
What joints found on the skull?
An immovable joint. (sutures joining the bones of the skull)
What are some common fancy names for bones?
Radius & Ulna (in the forearm) Scapula (shoulder blade) Sternum (breast bone) Coccyx (the fused bones at the base of the spine)
What is the Triangular bone below the lumbar vertebrae?
The sacrum, which consists of 5 fused bones, and the coccyx are below the lumbar vertebrae in the spine.
