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The anatomy of the thoracic spine

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs and support your rib cage.Excessive curvature in the thoracic spine, ...
What is the anatomy of the spinal cord? The human spinal cord is a cylindrical structure of nerve tissue that is protected by the spinal column and composed of uniformly organized white and grey ...
The lumbar vertebrae are the largest movable bones of the backbone. Their large size and bone strength is necessary because these vertebrae support more weight than the upper two segments of the ...
INDUCTED INTO THE REHAB HALL OF FAME. SHE OVERCAME A LIFE CHANGING STROKE AND CONTINUES TO COMPETE IN SPORTS. KAREN KORNACKI HAS HER STORY. MELISSA CHILDERS REMEMBERS VIVIDLY THE DAY THAT CHANGED HER ...