Posts Tagged ‘anatomy’
What a 2 Million Year Old Spine Can Tell Us
January 14th, 2022 by Lauren
What was the earth like 2 million years ago? Humans didn’t exist but what about our early ancestors? A newly discovered spine is shedding a little light on our early ancestors. Discovery of Spine Fossils A nearly complete lumbar portion of a spine was discovered in our in architectural dig in South Africa. The vertebrae […]
What Causes Back Pain?
July 30th, 2021 by Lauren
Back pain is pretty common among adults in the United States. But why? What causes back pain? Quick Intro to Spine Anatomy Most of us are aware that we have a backbone running up and down the back of our bodies. Another name for the backbone is the spine. The spine runs from the base […]
[Video] Synovial Cyst Overview by Dr. Keshmiri
July 2nd, 2021 by Lauren
Read the video transcript below. Synovial Cyst with Dr. Armin Afsar-Keshmiri A synovial cyst refers to a fluid filled sac in the spine that is typically eminating from the facet joints. The facet joints are these small joints in the lumbar spine. They’re very similar to joints such as the hip and knee in that […]
Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
May 21st, 2021 by Lauren
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for piriformis syndrome. Spinal Anatomy Piriformis Muscles The piriformis is a muscle on the outside of the hip that aids in the hip’s ability to rotate. Sciatic Nerve The sciatic nerves are the main nerves that carry information from the spinal cord down each of the legs. It […]
Human Spine Anatomy Part 6 – The Spine as a Whole
July 18th, 2018 by Lauren
In this series on the human spine anatomy we’ve been reviewing in detail each area of the spine. Vertebrae Anatomy Cervical Region Thoracic Region Lumbar Region Sacrum and Coccyx In the final part, we will take a look at the spine as a whole. Some of this information will be a review of the other […]
Spine Anatomy Part 5 – The Sacrum and Coccyx
July 10th, 2018 by Lauren
The areas of the sacrum and coccyx are the focus for this article on the spinal anatomy. In our series on the anatomy of the spine we started at the top, focusing on the cervical, thoracic and then lumbar region of the spine. Directly below the last lumbar vertebrae, L5, is the sacrum and coccyx. […]
