V Sem - Week 1 - The Spine
- 1. V Semester
- 2. Introduction The official name is the Vertebral Column It consists of 33 vertebrae It starts at the neck, connecting with the head. It ends at the Coccyx
- 3. Function Allows us to move Supports muscles Protects the Spinal Cord
- 4. Different Areas The Spine is divided into 4 seperate areas: Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Pelvic
- 5. Cervical The Cervical Vertebrae are the first 7 Vertebrae The are named C1-C7 The Cervical Vertebrae are smaller than the other Vertebrae
- 6. Thoracic There are 12 Thoracic Vertebrae They are named T1-T12 They have a slightly different shape so they can attach to the ribs
- 7. Lumbar There are 5 Lumbar Vertebrae They are named L1-L5 They are bigger than other Vertebrae and very strong
- 8. Pelvic (Sacral) There are 5 Pelvic Vertebrae They are named S1-S5 They are joined (fused) together and they do not move
- 9. Spine Problems There are several different problems that you can have with the spine
- 10. Kyphosis Know as “Humpback” Where the Thoracic Spine curves too much More common in old people with osteoporosis
- 11. Lordosis Also known as “swayback” Where the Lumbar spine curves inwards Pregnant women sometimes get a mild version of this
- 12. Scoliosis This is where the Spine is not straight and curves It is the most common of Spine diseases, affecting 0.5% of the world’s population
- 13. Spinal Cord The Spinal Cord is a thin group of nerves and tissues that is protected inside your spine It is responsible for sending message through your body using the Central Nervous System
- 14. Injury to the Spinal Cord Injuries to the Spinal Cord are very serious They can lead to partial or full paralysis Most injuries are caused by trauma and impact The most common injuries are C1-C7 and L1-L5
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- 16. Questions