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What are ventral osteophytes?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

As disk degeneration occurs in the spinal vertebrae, mechanical stresses result in osteophytic bars (osteophytes) which form along the ventral aspect of the spinal canal. These are sometimes called parrot beaks because of their shape.

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What is ventral osteophytosis?

Ventral osteophytosis is the development of bony outgrowths on the front aspect of a vertebra (or bone) in the spine. These osteophytes are typically seen in conditions like degenerative disc disease or osteoarthritis, where they may contribute to pain and stiffness in the affected area. Treatment may involve medications, physical therapy, or in severe cases, surgery.

What is small osteophytes?

osteophyte

What are neurocentral osteophytes?

bone spurs

Is arthritis the same as marginal osteophytes?

marginal osteophytes are a result and a part of arthritis. they are the build up of bone around the area in joints where the bone has started to touch bone in joints.

Are the ventral nerve cord and ventral blood vessel connected?

Is the naval of a killer whale a dorsal or ventral?

ventral, i think...

Are the ventral nerve cord and the ventral blood vessel connected?

What is the medical term for a bone spur?

Osteophytis (plural Osteophytes)

What is the medical term meaning the same as ventral in humans?

Anterior means the same as ventral in humans.

What does the ventral nerve cord do in a earthworm?

there is not a ventral nerve cord

What is the ventral surface of a quadruped animal?

Ventral is the belly side. Dorsal is the back. ventral also known as the anterior surface

Ventral is a directional term synonymous with what in humans?

In humans, ventral is synonymous with Anterior.

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