Coccyx vertebra

Synonym: short: coccyx; Latin: Os coccygis Introduction The coccyx is a slightly forward curved section of the spine, which is formed by the fusion of 2-4 vertebrae. It is the lowest (caudal) section of the spinal column, which is connected to the sacrum via the cartilaginous sacrococygeal joint. Anatomy The coccygeal vertebra no longer shows … Coccyx vertebra

History | Coccyx vertebra

History Historically, the coccyx is probably a functionless remnant (rudiment) from old times. It is assumed that humans had a kind of tail in former times, which then regressed. What remained were the few vertebrae of the coccyx. Possibility of movement The movement possibilities in the coccyx vertebrae are exclusively forward or backward, rotations are … History | Coccyx vertebra

Grey matter spinal cord

Synonyms Medical: substantia grisea spinalis CNS, spinal cord, brain, nerve cells Declaration According to REXED, the grey spinal cord substance, which is butterfly-shaped in cross-section, can be divided into 10 layers (Laminae spinalales I-X). Layers I-VI form the posterior horn – the rear column (somatosensory = feeling), layers VIII and IX the anterior horn – … Grey matter spinal cord

Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Synonyms LWS Lumbar vertebra Lumbar vertebral body Lordosis – Hyperlordosis Lumbalgia Lumbago Lumboischialgia Lumbar spine syndrome Anatomy The lumbar spine (lumbar spine) is part of the spinal column. It usually consists of 5 lumbar vertebrae. The lumbar vertebral bodies are numbered 1 – 5 from the head to the rump. As a mostly harmless standard … Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Function | Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Function In the lumbar spine, mainly bending and straightening as well as lateral movements are possible. Due to the special structure of the vertebral bodies and the position of the vertebral joints in relation to each other, rotational movement is virtually non-existent. A healthy lumbar spine can be bent and stretched by 70°, the lateral … Function | Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Strengthen the lumbar spine | Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Strengthen the lumbar spine Since the lumbar spine has to carry a comparatively high load, strengthening the back muscles in this area is particularly important. The so-called “autochthonous back muscles”, which are located directly on the spine, contribute a very large part to this. However, the abdominal muscles as an opponent to this should not … Strengthen the lumbar spine | Lumbar Spine (LWS)

Spinal cord

Synonyms Spinal cord nerves, spinal nerves Medical: Medulla spinalis (medulla = lat. medulla, spinal = lat. spiny, thorny, belonging to the spinal cord), myelon (= Greek medulla), Definition The spinal cord is the lower part of the central nervous system (CNS), which runs inside the spinal canal and is responsible for the motor (movements) and … Spinal cord

Structure | Spinal cord

Structure The spinal cord is a symmetrical reflex organ, i.e. divided into two similar halves (=bilateral) and, in contrast to the brain, has a relatively original and simple structure, which in principle looks the same in its various sections. Analogous to the spinal column, it can be divided into the breech or coccygeal marrow, which … Structure | Spinal cord