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Small points of bone sticking out from the vertebra toward the front. Osteophytes are an X ray finding association with Arthritis in the spine as we age or have had an old trauma.

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What is anterior osteophytosis at C5 and C6?

C5 and C6 are cervical vertebrae found in the neck. Anterior osteophytes of C5 and C6 are bone spurs that have formed on the front portion of vertebrae 5 and 6 in your neck. This can be a very painful condition.


What are small anterior osteophytes in spine i have them at the levels of T7-8 T9-10 T11-12?

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Why are x rays used to diagnose cervical spondylosis?

X rays reveal the presence of osteophytes, stenosis, constricted space between the vertebrae, and misalignment in the cervical spine


What is the medical term for anterior curvature of the spine?

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Yes, the trachea is anterior to (in front of) the spinal cord or, in other words, the spinal cord is posterior to (behind) the trachea.ANS2:The previous answer is 90 degrees wrong.The trachea is ventral to the spinal cord. Anterior means towards the head and posterior means towards the tail. Ventral is towards the belly and dorsal is towards the back.


What does the medical abbreviation c-spine mean?

c-spine means cervical spine, and cervical means neck.


What is moderate right foraminal narrowing at C5-6?

Moderate right foraminal narrowing at C5-6 is narrowing of the canals in the spine. C5-6 stands for cervical number 5 and number 6.


Is the cervical spine inferior to the lumbar spine?

No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.


What is small anterior osteophyties at l2 and l3 and l4 levels?

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How many bones in cervical spine?

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The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?

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What is a anterior osteophyte formation in cervical spine Can it cause spasms and dizziness and tremors in the neck?

An anterior osteophyte formation in the cervical spine refers to a bony outgrowth in the front portion of the vertebrae. It can potentially cause muscle spasms by irritating surrounding structures and nerve roots. However, dizziness and tremors in the neck are less commonly associated with osteophyte formation, and evaluation by a healthcare provider is recommended to determine the exact cause of these symptoms.