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Spine and back
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Overview
The back consists of the posterior aspect of the body and includes the vertebral column. Let’s start with some basic concepts about the back and the spine.
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Regions of the back and buttocksIntroduction to the regions of the back and buttocks.
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Vertebral columnIntroduction to the vertebral column.
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Spine
The spine (or vertebral column) is a bony structure providing the main support within the axial skeleton. Learn below the anatomy of the spine.
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Cervical spineAn overview of the structure, joints and ligaments of the cervical spine.
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Thoracic spineAn overview of the structure, joints and ligaments of the thoracic spine.
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Lumbar spineAn overview of the structure, joints and ligaments of the lumbar spine.
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Sacrum and coccyxAn overview of the structure, joints and ligaments of the sacrum and coccyx.
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Craniovertebral joints and ligamentsAn overview of the joints and ligaments of the craniovertebral region.
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Joints of the vertebral bodies and archesAn overview of the joints of the vertebral bodies and arches.
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Arteries of the vertebral columnAn overview of the arterial supply of the vertebral column.
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Veins of the vertebral columnAn overview of the venous drainage of the vertebral column.
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Back
The dorsal trunk is a group structures, including bones and muscles, which define the back. Those structures comprise the dorsal walls of the abdomen and thorax.
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Superficial muscles of the backOverview of the superficial muscles of the back.
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Deep muscles of the backOverview of the deep muscles of the back.
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Neurovasculature of the backOverview of the nerves and vessels of the back and posterior neck.
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