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A collapsed vertebra is a condition where a vertebra in the spine loses height or structure due to factors like injury, osteoporosis, or tumor. This can lead to compression of nerves, pain, and changes in posture. Treatment may involve pain management, physical therapy, or surgery depending on the cause and severity of the collapse.
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What is vertebra prominent?
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
Where are the c5 and c4 vertebra located in the neck?
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
What is the typical vertebral surface not found in the atlas?
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
What is the abbreviation for a damaged vertebra?
The abbreviation for a damaged vertebra is typically "Fx," which stands for "fracture." In medical contexts, you might see it used with a numeral to specify the affected vertebra, such as "L1 Fx" for a fracture of the first lumbar vertebra.
What vertebra has no body?
The atlas (C1) is the vertebra that has no body. It is the uppermost cervical vertebra and is specialized for supporting the skull's weight and allowing for the nodding motion of the head.
What vertebra has seven components?
Cervical vertebra
How do you use vertebra in a sentence?
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
What is vertebra prominent?
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
Where are the c5 and c4 vertebra located in the neck?
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
Weight bearing portin of the vertebra?
Body (of the vertebra)
How many vertebra in the lumbar?
There are 5 lumbar vertebra
What is the part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it.?
The part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it is called the inferior articular facet. This facet, located on the lower part of the vertebra's articular processes, connects with the superior articular facet of the vertebra beneath it, allowing for movement and stability in the spinal column.
What is the typical vertebral surface not found in the atlas?
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
Seven components unfused?
cervical vertebra
Is the forward sliding of a lumbar vertebra over the vertebra below it?
spondylolisthesis
What is the name of C1 vertebra?
Cervical 1 vertebrae
