Spine (Vertebral Column) – Bones, Anatomy, & Labeled Diagram
WEBThe vertebral column, commonly known as the spine, spinal column, or backbone, is a flexible hollow structure through which the spinal cord runs. It comprises 33 small bones called vertebrae, which remain separated by cartilaginous intervertebral discs.
Vertebral Column: Anatomy, vertebrae, joints & ligaments - Kenhub
WEBSep 12, 2023 — The vertebral column (spine or backbone) is a curved structure composed of bony vertebrae that are interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral discs. It is part of the axial skeleton and extends from the base of the skull to the tip of the coccyx. The spinal cord runs through its center.
The Spine: Anatomy and Function
WEBDec 5, 2023 — The entire spinal column consists of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, plus two sections of naturally fused vertebrae – the sacrum and the coccyx – located at the very bottom of the spine. All of these bones and sections are important to the spine’s ability to function properly.
The Spinal Column: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody
WEB3 days ago — Explore the anatomy and structure of the 26 bones that make up the spine with Innerbody's 3D model.
Spine Anatomy, Diagram & Pictures | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBFeb 25, 2015 — The spinal cord begins at the base of the brain and extends into the pelvis. Many of the nerves of the peripheral nervous system, or PNS, branch out from the spinal cord and travel to various...
The Vertebral Column - Joints - Vertebrae - Vertebral Structure
WEBSep 2, 2024 — The vertebral column (also known as the backbone or the spine), is a column of approximately 33 small bones, called vertebrae. The column runs from the cranium to the apex of the coccyx, on the posterior aspect of the body. It contains and protects the spinal cord.
Spine (Vertebral Column) – Bones, Anatomy, & Labeled Diagram
WEBDec 12, 2023 — What is the Vertebral Column? The vertebral column, also known as the spine, spinal column, or backbone, is a flexible hollow structure within which the spinal cord is located. It is composed of 33 small bones called vertebrae, which are separated by cartilaginous intervertebral discs.
The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord: 3D Anatomy Model - Innerbody
WEBSep 27, 2024 — The spinal cord is a thick cable of nervous tissue extending from the medulla oblongata of the brain stem to the neck and torso. Viewed in a cross-section, it has a roughly oblong shape with white matter on its exterior and a butterfly-shaped region of gray matter on its interior.
Anatomy of the spine and back: normal anatomy | e-Anatomy
WEBJul 22, 2024 — Anatomical diagrams of the spine and back. This human anatomy module is composed of diagrams, illustrations and 3D views of the back, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal areas as well as the various vertebrae. It contains the osteology, arthrology and myology of the spine and back.
Spinal cord: Anatomy, structure, tracts and function | Kenhub
WEBNov 3, 2023 — Anatomy. The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is situated inside the vertebral canal of the vertebral column. During development, there’s a disproportion between spinal cord growth and vertebral column growth. The spinal cord finishes growing at the age of 4, while the vertebral column finishes growing at age 14-18.