The back begins below the head with bones or vertebrae called Atlas, Axis, and Cervical Spine. It then continues to below the lumbar curve or small of the back, ending at the coccyx. The back is composed of vertebrae, joints, discs, muscles and ligaments.
The Atlas is the topmost vertebrae of the cervical spine and supports the skull enabling it to nod. Joints influence the movement of the spine. Discs at each vertebra absorb the impact of body movements. Muscles and ligaments hold
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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