Lumbar Spine Anatomy and Function. Story by Anne Asher, CPT • 20y. Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD. The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5.

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that carries signals between the brain and body. This article looks at the spinal cord’s function and anatomy and includes an interactive ...

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.

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.

Axial MRI of the Lumbar Spine - T2 weighted image at the L4 level. On this view centered over the L4-L5 disk, one can see well the cauda equina surrounded by CSF (note that CSF is bright on ...

Relevant Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine. Knowledge of the various soft-tissue planes, ligaments, and bones is important for the correct and safe placement of a lumbar epidural catheter.

While wrong-site spinal surgeries are rare, the ramifications of a mistake can be devastating for patients, providers and health systems. Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is taking systemwide action ...

Spinal Anatomy 101 . Stretching from the bottom of the brain and ending in the lower back, the spinal cord is a long, tube-like band of tightly bundled cells, nerve fibers, and blood vessels. Each of ...

Lumbar spine injuries are all-too common in athletes of all ages. From pro athletes like Tony Romo to Dwight Howard, these injuries can be nagging but are often very treatable.