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Where does a disk herniation most often occur?
A disk herniation most often occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). These are the areas of the spine that experience the most movement and stress, making them more susceptible to injury.
What is the five divisions of the back named?
Cervical - region of the neck Thoracic - region of the chest Lumbar - region of the waist Sacral - region of the sacrum Coccygeal - region of the tailbone
What does cervicothoracolumbar mean?
This refers to the vertebrae in the cervical region (7 of them), thoracic region (12 of them) and lumbar region (5 of them).
Is there an acronym to remember the parts of the spinal column?
Cyanide Tastes Like Sweet Candy Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Coccygeal
Is the cervical curvature considered a primary curvature?
No, the cervical curvature is considered the secondary curvature, the primary curvatures are the thoracic and sacral curvatures. The lumbar curvature is also considered the Secondary Secondary curvature (yes that's two secondarys, as in the second secondary)
What are the vertebra types?
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal.
Why do doctors say that Cervical degenerative disks and Lumbar degrenerative disk are not the same My husband is on disability for the cervical and now shows lumbar degeneration.?
Cervical is in the neck area. Lumbar is the lower back area.
What is musculoligamentous?
Musculoligamentous pertains to both muscle and ligament. The term is used when referring to injuries like lumbar sprains and injury to the cervical spine.
Are the cervical and lumbar curves convex?
yes
Where in the spine do most injuries occur?
Most spinal injuries occur in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions of the spine. The cervical spine is particularly vulnerable due to its mobility and range of motion, while the lumbar spine bears a lot of weight and can be prone to injury from lifting or twisting motions.
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 are some symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis?
Symptoms of lumbar spinal Stenosis include numbness, weakness, cramping, or pain in the legs, feet, or buttock; stiffness in legs and thighs; low back pain. In severe cases, loss of bladder and bowel control. Answer Pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the arms/hands and the legs may indicate cervical spinal stenosis. Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis experience the same symptoms but limited to the lower back, legs, and feet.
Which is the weakest part of the spine lumbar thoracic or cumbrain?
The lumbar region is generally considered the weakest part of the spine due to the significant load it bears from supporting the upper body. The cervical (not cumbrain) region is inherently more vulnerable to injury due to its mobility and structure, but the lumbar region is often more prone to strains and wear-and-tear issues.
What are the names of the five different types of vertebrae in the vertebral column?
Vertebrae are divided into sections: the atlas and axis account for the first cervical vertebrae, of which there are 7 in total; there are 12 thoracic vertebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 1 sacrum (5 separate vertebrae in a baby), and 1 coccyx (4 separate vertebrae in a baby).
What is cervical and lumbar facet joint pain?
Cervical and lumbar facet joint pain refers to discomfort originating from the facet joints in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions of the spine. These joints allow for movement and stability, and can become painful due to conditions like arthritis, injury, or degeneration. Symptoms may include localized pain, stiffness, and sometimes radiating pain, depending on nerve involvement. Treatment often includes physical therapy, medication, and in some cases, injections or surgery for severe cases.
How many vertebrae are there in each of the three superior region of the vertebral column?
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
What are the 4 major nerve plexuses?
cervical brachial lumbar sacral
