Everything You need To Know About Intervertebral Discs – Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
Intervertebral Discs are positioned between each vertebra of the spinal column. A total of 24 discs are located in three regions (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) of the spine. The top two cervical vertebrae have no disc separating them. The bottom two sections, the sacrum, and the coccyx do not need discs because of a natural […]
Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The spinal nerves relay autonomic, motor, and sensory information from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Individual nerves consist of fibers from the dorsal and ventral roots. 31 pairs are distributed to the five segments of the spinal column: Cervical (neck) – eight pairs Thoracic (upper back) – 12 pairs Lumbar (low […]
