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atlas | |
axis | |
first vertebra | |
cervical vertebra | |
Atlas is first cervical vertebra.
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15 | |
25 | |
33 | |
40 | |
The spinal column is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae, and they surround the spinal cord.
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to support vertebrae | |
to protect vertebrae | |
to give flexibility | |
Intervertebral discs act as a shock absorbers to prevent damage from sudden jolts.
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coccyx | |
neck and low back | |
thoracic spine | |
sacrum | |
The areas in the back that typically result in pain complaints are the neck and low back (lumbar area).
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MRI | |
Discography | |
X-rays | |
CT | |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to generate highly-detailed pictures of the inside of your body.
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Neurosurgeon | |
Family physician | |
Doctor | |
Your neurosurgeon examines your spine and neurological system to pinpoint the source of pain.
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Guru Spotlight |
Heidi Splete |