Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine. In technical terms, your spinal column at the mid and upper back levels is called the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 spinal bones connected to ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord.

At the Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG), based in Los Angeles, neurosurgeons Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Amir Vokshoor have ...

Spinal Cord Anatomy. The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system, along with your brain. It’s around 50 centimeters long, though the length may vary in different individuals.

Diseases and Disorders that Affect the Cervical Spine Neck pain or pain in the head, shoulders, jaw, arms, or legs, and feelings of numbness or weakness are all common symptoms that may arise from ...

Connecting to the “Anatomy” theme, the lumbar spine anatomy is visible all along the heel of the shoe. Look out for the pair arriving soon in select retailers and on Nike for $180 USD.

This image shows cerebrospinal fluid-contacting neurons genetically labeled with a fluorescent green marker, along the length of a mouse spinal cord. These neurons are found in the ependymal layer ...