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	Back.com - Glossary - S Terms
		Abnormality in the spinal fluid sac in the sacrum.
		The longitudinal cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the spinal canal.
		The portion of the vertebrae that protrudes posteriorly from the spinal column.
	www.back.com /s.html (1510 words)

	Spinal Column - MSN Encarta
		Spinal Column, common name applied to the structure of bone or cartilage surrounding and protecting the spinal cord in vertebrate animals (see Animal).
		Before birth, the human spinal column forms a single curve with the convex surface toward the back; at birth, two primary curvatures are present, both of which are concave forward.
		One well-known spinal curvature is hunchback, a humped condition of the dorsal spine resulting from an extreme curvature of the spine.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761576357/Spinal_Column.html (1085 words)

	Spinal Research
		Neurons damaged by spinal cord injury are unable to conduct electrical impulses, and the result is disrupted communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
		Spinal Research funds scientists and clinicians throughout the world who are working together to repair and understand the damage caused by spinal cord injury.
		Thus, injuries higher up the spinal cord cause relatively greater paralysis and dysfunction than lower spinal injuries: injuries in the cervical region cause paralysis in both the arms and then legs (known as tetraplegia or quadriplegia) whereas injuries in the thoracic region cause paralysis in the legs, which is called paraplegia.
	www.spinal-research.org /display_section.asp?section=cord_injury (840 words)

	GlobalSpine - Advanced Anatomy - The Spinal Column
		The Spinal Column, formed by the junction of the vertebrae, is situated in the median line, at the posterior part of the trunk; its average length in the male 71 cm, measuring along the curved anterior surface of the column.
		On either side of the spinous processes, extending the whole length of the column is the vertebral groove formed by the lamina in the cervical and lumbar regions, where it is shallow, and by the lamina and transverse processes in the thoracic region, where it is deep and broad.
		The base of that portion of the vertebral column formed by the twenty-four movable vertebras is formed by the under surface of the body of the fifth lumbar vertebra; and the summit by the upper surface of the atlas.
	www.globalspine.net /spinal_column_advanced.html (1546 words)

	Spinal cord - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Spinal cord nested in the vertebral column.
		The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata in the brain and continues to the conus medullaris near the lumbar level at L1-2, terminating in a fibrous extension known as the filum terminale.
		The three meninges that cover the spinal cord -- the outer dura mater, the arachnoid membrane, and the innermost pia mater -- are continuous with that in the brainstem and cerebral hemispheres, with cerebrospinal fluid found in the subarachnoid space.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spinal_cord (894 words)

	Spinal Column Pain
		Your spinal column consists of 24 vertebrae, a sacrum and a tailbone.
		Spinal Stenosis - Narrowing of the bony spinal canal causes pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots.
		The pain is due to narrowing of the spinal canal where the spinal cord resides and the foramen where the spinal nerves exit.
	www.med.nyu.edu /painmanagement/patients/spine.html (622 words)

	Spinal Column: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In human beings, the spinal column of the child contains more vertebrae than the adult, in whom a number become fused into two immovable bones, the sacrum and the coccyx, forming the back of the pelvis.
		The spinal column consists of thirty-three vertebrae (irregular bones)--sev...a less scientific level, the teacher can observe the spinal column of a dancer as he or she bends forward at a fight angle...
		The spinal column and its nerve offshoots run through...removed and the space between the spinal column is cleared for the plastic disc...
	www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/spinal_column.jsp (1743 words)

	Common Questions about Spinal Cord Injury
		Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling.
		A person can "break their back or neck" yet not sustain a spinal cord injury if only the bones around the spinal cord (the vertebrae) are damaged, but the spinal cord is not affected.
		The spinal cord is the major bundle of nerves that carry nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body.
	www.spinalcord.org /html/factsheets/spin.php (837 words)

	healthyNJ--Information for Healthy Living
		Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots.
		Pressure on the upper part of the spinal cord (that is, the neck area) may produce similar symptoms in the shoulders, or even the legs.
		The spine is a column of 26 bones that extend in a line from the base of the skull to the pelvis.
	www.healthynj.org /dis-con/spinalsten/main.htm (561 words)

	Spinal Cord Injury
		The spinal cord is a thick length of nerve tissue that extends from the base of the brain, down the back, through the spinal column.
		A spinal contusion (bruise) causes bleeding to occur in the spinal column.
		When spinal cord injury causes paralysis and loss of sensation, treatment is aimed at rehabilitating the patient to help him or her regain as much function as possible.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/s/spinalcordinjury.htm (1505 words)

	Spinal Chord Injuries
		The spinal cord is the conduit through which nerve impulses travel from the various parts of the body to the brain and from the brain to the body.
		Because the spinal cord is protected by the spinal column, it requires a significant amount of force to cause trauma to the spinal cord.
		Spinal trauma usually results from fracture or dislocation of vertebrae, causing the spinal cord to be bruised, crushed, torn, or cut.
	www.bamaed.ua.edu /counselor-ed/bce542a/spinalchord.htm (4043 words)

	Spinal cord injury: Spinal cord 101
		The spinal cord is about 18 inches long and extends from the base of the brain, down the middle of the back, to about the waist.
		The nerves that lie within the spinal cord are upper motor neurons (UMNs) and their function is to carry the messages back and forth from the brain to the spinal nerves along the spinal tract.
		The spinal nerves that branch out from the spinal cord to the other parts of the body are called lower motor neurons (LMNs).
	www.spinalinjury.net /html/_spinal_cord_101.html (1035 words)

	Spinal Cord & Column Information
		The spinal column, more commonly called the backbone, is made up primarily of vertebrae, discs, and the spinal cord.
		The spinal canal in the thoracic region is relatively smaller than the cervical or lumbar areas.
		The motion that occurs in the thoracic spine is mostly rotation.
	www.sci-info-pages.com /general.html (1280 words)

	Spinal stenosis
		Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the vertebrae of the neck (cervical vertebrae).
		Some forms of spinal stenosis are less painful when the patient is riding an exercise bike because the forward tilt of the body changes the pressure in the spinal column.
		Spinal stenosis can be a progressive disease, however, and the source of pressure may have to be surgically removed (surgical decompression) if the patient is losing control over bladder and bowel functions.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/spinal_stenosis.jsp (1098 words)

	Spinal Cord Injuries
		The spinal column, more commonly called the backbone, is made up primarily of vertebras, discs, and the spinal cord.
		The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers wrapped together extending down from the brain stem to the lower back.
		After a spinal cord injury, the parasympathetic nerves that begin at the brain continue to work, even during the phase of spinal shock.
	www.spinalcordinjuries.net /info.html (1784 words)

	The Spine
		It's clear that the brain and spinal cord are critical to the survival and health of the individual.
		The spinal column is an elaborate "tunnel" of small, interlocking bones slightly curved in the shape of the letter "S." It's flexible enough to allow the body to twist and bend, but sturdy enough to protect the spinal cord.
		At the end of the spinal column are two sets of fused vertebrae, called the sacrum and the coccyx, or tailbone.
	www.worldchiropracticalliance.org /consumer/spine.htm (496 words)

	CPMC Neurosurgery - Spinal Tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Spinal tumors are classified by their relationship to the spinal cord and its coverings.
		The spinal cord is contained within the spinal canal and is covered by a layer of connective tissue, the dura mater.
		Operative therapy may consist of removal of the portion of the vertebra involved with tumor to decompress the spinal cord and placement of acrylic or banked bone and metallic implants to preserve the stability of the spine.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /dept/nsg/NSGCPMC/specialties/spinetum.html (1071 words)

	Spinal Fracture - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
		The spinal column houses the spinal cord, which consists of nerves that carry and receive signals to and from the arms, legs, and many internal organs.
		Spinal cord injury is a far more complex problem that can cause permanent disability and death in children.
		The goal of treatment of spinal fractures is the restoration of normal length and alignment of the vertebrae, and avoidance of motion between the fracture fragments.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1114/mainpageS1114P0.html (993 words)

	Howard L Nations Law Firm - Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Introduction
		In acute spinal cord injury, it is considered standard of care to implement high doses of intravenous (IV) steroids (methylprednisolone), which has been scientifically shown to decrease the swelling in the spinal cord after a traumatic insult.
		Although spinal stabilization is necessary to correct fractures and dislocations, it must be remembered that it rarely improves the neurologic function of the patient.
		Until the patient is determined to be spinal cord injured, high volumes of IV fluids are introduced which puts the patient at a hemodynamic disadvantage, and places the respiratory status at risk for pulmonary edema.
	www.howardnations.com /spinalcord/spinal_cord_intro.html (3537 words)

	University of Maryland Spine Program - Spinal Stenosis
		The ligaments surrounding the spinal column tend to thicken.
		The surgery to widen the spinal canal is termed a "decompression".
		During the procedure, the orthopaedic surgeon removes the laminae (bony arches of the spinal canal), and the ligaments between these arches which may be contributing to the stenosis.
	www.umm.edu /spinecenter/education/spinal_stenosis.html (703 words)

	ProCord Trial - ProCord Trial: About Spinal Injury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The spinal cord is the largest collection of nerves in the body, carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body.
		The spinal cord is surrounded and protected by the spinal column, which is comprised of rings of bone called vertebrae.
		According to the American Spinal Injury Association, spinal cord injury is classified according to the ASIA Impairment Scale.
	www.spinalcordtrial.com /aboutSpinalInjury.html (898 words)

	What is a Spinal Cord Injury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is possible for a person to "break their back or neck" yet not sustain a spinal cord injury as long as only the bones (the vertebrae) around the spinal cord are damaged, but the spinal cord is not affected.
		The spinal cord is about 18 inches in length and extends from the base of the brain, surrounded by the vertebral bodies, down the middle of the back, to about the waist.
		The nerves that are situated within the spinal cord are called upper motor neurons (UMNs) and their function is to carry the messages back and forth from the brain to the spinal nerves along the spinal tract.
	www.apparelyzed.com /spinal_cord_injury.html (1163 words)

	Neuroscience for Kids - Spinal Cord
		The human spinal cord is protected by the bony spinal column shown to the left.
		Although the spinal column is somewhat flexible, some of the vertebrae in the lower parts of the spinal column become fused.
		The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones: 7 vertebrae in the cervical region, 12 in the thoracic region, 5 in the lumbar region, 5 in the sacral region and 4 in the coccygeal region.
	faculty.washington.edu /chudler/spinal.html (693 words)

	Vertebral Column Information on Healthline
		The vertebral column consists of seven cervical—or neck—vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, and five lumbar vertebrae, followed by the sacrum, composed of five fused vertebrae, and by four coccygeal vertebrae which are sometimes fused together and called the coccyx.
		The length of the vertebral column depends on the height of the vertebrae and the thickness of the intervertebral disks.
		They are the smallest vertebrae of the column, but their bone density is higher than that of all the other vertebrae.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/vertebral-column (1023 words)

	Back (spine) pain. The spinal column is one of the most vital parts of the human body. Back.com
		The spinal column is one of the most vital parts of the human body.
		The spinal column is one of the most vital parts of the human body, supporting our trunks and making all of our movements possible.
		All of the elements of the spinal column and vertebrae serve the purpose of protecting the spinal cord, which provides communication to the brain, mobility and sensation in the body through the complex interaction of bones, ligaments and muscle structures of the back and the nerves that surround it.
	www.back.com /anatomy.html (387 words)

	Questions and Answers About Spinal Stenosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The spine is a column of 26 bones that extend in a line from the base of the skull to the pelvis (see fig.
		Spinal cord/nerve roots—a major part of the central nervous system that extends from the base of the brain down to the lower back and that is encased by the vertebral column.
		The purpose of surgery is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and restore and maintain alignment and strength of the spine.
	www.niams.nih.gov /hi/topics/spinalstenosis/spinal_sten.htm (3561 words)

	Spinal Anatomy - An Overview of the Vertebral Column
		The vertebral column is a unique structure that extends from the base of the skull to the pelvis.
		The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and many internal organs, serves as a base of attachment for tendons and ligaments, provides structural support, connects the upper and lower body, and enables a wide range of body movement.
		These natural spinal curves help the spinal column to absorb and distribute stress incurred during movement.
	www.coloradospineinstitute.com /anatomy/vertebralcolumn13.html (599 words)

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