Thoracic vertebra | Vortex

Thoracic vertebra The thoracic spine continues the cervical spine downward. It consists of 12 vertebrae which, although similar in structure to the cervical vertebrae, are much more massive in terms of their vertebral structure. One of the main reasons for this is that the thoracic spine must support a much greater mass than the cervical … Thoracic vertebra | Vortex

Lumbar vertebra | Vortex

Lumbar vertebra The lumbar spine closes the spinal column at the bottom. The vertebral bodies are also known as vertebrae lumbales. Compared to the previous vertebrae, they are even more massive, corresponding to the further increase in body weight to be supported and the increased static demands.The posteriorly oriented processi spinosi (spinous processes) are flat … Lumbar vertebra | Vortex

Function | Vortex

Function The vertebrae form the spine and allow the trunk to move in all directions. Rotational movements (twisting) come especially from the cervical spine. Bending and stretching is mainly made possible by the lumbar spine. The vertebral arches protect the spinal cord from possible injuries. Via the intervertebral discs, shocks can be buffered. Adjust the … Function | Vortex

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Synonyms Medical: Corpus vertebra Vertebral body Columna vertebralis Cervical vertebra Thoracic vertebra Lumbar vertebra Cross vertebra Breech vertebrae Vertebral Arch Atlas Axis Anatomy The human spine consists of the vertebrae and the intervertebral disc between them. The human body usually has between 32 – 34 vertebral bodies, in most cases 33. These vertebral bodies are … Vortex

ISG – The sacroiliac joint

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Disease: Articulatio sacroiliaca Sacroiliac joint Sacroiliac joint SIG (sacroiliac joint) ISG Blocking Scroiliitis Declaration The ISG (medical: Articulatio sacroiliaca) is the articulated connection between the sacrum (Os sacrum) and the ilium (Os Ilium). The articular surfaces (Facies auricularis) between these two bones have a boomerang to c-shaped form and … ISG – The sacroiliac joint

Function of the tapes in the whole | ISG – The sacroiliac joint

Function of the tapes in the whole The described ligaments are the most important structures to stabilize the ISG and prevent unphysiological movements in this joint. If functional disorders occur in the ISG with incorrect posture or malposition of the ilium or sacrum, the affected ligaments are subjected to increased load. The consequence is an … Function of the tapes in the whole | ISG – The sacroiliac joint

Inflammation of the ISGSacroiliitis | ISG – The sacroiliac joint

Inflammation of the ISGSacroiliitis An inflammation of the sacroiliac joint is known in medical terminology as sacroiliitis. Inflammation in the sacroiliac joint (sacroiliitis) can lead to destruction of the joint with severe pain and the possible consequence of irreversible postural damage. In the last stage of the disease, there is a complete bony stiffening of … Inflammation of the ISGSacroiliitis | ISG – The sacroiliac joint