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• Lumbosacral
  ...ral''' region is a specific area of the lower spine that is made up of the lumbar spine and the sacral spine. It is a critical part of the human body's struc ...L1 through L5, which are the largest unfused vertebrae in the spine. They support the majority of the body's weight and are involved in flexibility and movem
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• Lumbar vertebra
  == Lumbar Vertebra == ...a) is a type of vertebra that forms the lower part of the spine. The term "lumbar" is derived from the Latin word "lumbus," meaning loin, and "vertebra" is d
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• Lumbar vertebrae
  == Lumbar Vertebrae == The '''Lumbar Vertebrae''' (pronounced: LUM-bar ver-teh-brey) are the five vertebrae situ
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• Belts
  ...ipment used in various healthcare settings. They are often used to provide support, restrict movement, or apply pressure to specific areas of the body. ...e abdominal muscles for various reasons such as post-operative care or for support during physical activities.
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• Belt
  ...be a type of supportive device that is often used to provide stability and support to a particular area of the body. The term is derived from the Old English ...lt]]''': This type of belt is used to provide support to the lower back or lumbar region. It is often used by individuals who have suffered a back injury or
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• Human back
  ...pposite to the chest and abdomen, and its primary functions are to provide support for the body and protect the spinal cord. ...]''' is the region below the cervical spine (neck) and above the low back (lumbar spine). It includes the [[thoracic spine]], which is made up of 12 levels o
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• Thoracic spine
  ...h are larger than the cervical vertebrae and have a different structure to support the rib cage and protect the [[heart]] and [[lungs]]. * [[Lumbar Spine]]: The lower part of the spine, located in the lower back.
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• Vertebral column
  ...d into five regions: the [[cervical spine]], the [[thoracic spine]], the [[lumbar spine]], the [[sacrum]], and the [[coccyx]]. ...runs through the central canal of the column. It also provides structural support for the body, allowing us to stand upright, bend, and twist.
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• Sacral vertebrae
  ...pelvis]]. They are denoted as S1 through S5 and are situated between the [[lumbar vertebrae]] and the [[coccyx]] (tailbone). The sacral vertebrae have several functions. They help support the weight of the upper body and distribute it evenly across the pelvis. Th
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• Cervical vertebrae
  ...ːrtɪbriː/) are the seven cylindrical bones, or [[vertebrae]], that provide support and structure to the [[cervical spine]]. The cervical vertebrae are abbrevi ...n unique names: [[atlas]] and [[axis]], respectively. Their function is to support the skull, enable head movements and protect the [[spinal cord]].
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• Spinal column
  ...e divided into five regions: the [[cervical spine]], [[thoracic spine]], [[lumbar spine]], [[sacrum]], and [[coccyx]]. ...on between the brain and the rest of the body. It also provides structural support for the body, allowing us to stand upright, bend, and twist.
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• Cervical spine
  ...brae]]''' - These vertebrae protect the spinal cord and provide structural support for the neck. ...series of vertebrae that extends from the skull to the tailbone, providing support and housing the spinal cord.
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• Nervous tissue
  ...m, responsible for conducting impulses. Neuroglia, or glial cells, provide support and protection for neurons. ...are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurons in the brain and peripheral nervous system.
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• Backbone
  ...cluding humans. It is a crucial part of the [[skeletal system]], providing support for the body and protecting the [[spinal cord]], which is a key part of the ...e [[cervical vertebrae]] (neck), the [[thoracic vertebrae]] (chest), the [[lumbar vertebrae]] (lower back), the [[sacrum]] (base of the spine), and the [[coc
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• Thoracic vertebrae
  ...n function of the thoracic vertebrae is to protect the [[spinal cord]] and support the rib cage. They also provide attachment points for many of the muscles t * [[Lumbar Vertebrae]]
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• Internal oblique muscle
  ...le]] and above the [[transverse abdominal muscle]]. It originates from the lumbar fascia, the anterior two-thirds of the [[iliac crest]], and the lateral hal ...le include [[flexion]] and rotation of the [[trunk]], as well as providing support to the abdominal wall. It also aids in forced respiration, assists in raisi
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• Intertransversarii
  ...rales. The [[Intertransversarii mediales]] are located in the cervical and lumbar regions, while the [[Intertransversarii laterales]] are found in the thorac ...uscles located beneath the surface muscles, often responsible for postural support.
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• Schooliosis
  * [[Lordosis]]: The inward curvature of a portion of the lumbar and cervical vertebral column. ...he skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.
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• Spinal
  ...ssue, which extends from the [[medulla oblongata]] in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It encloses the central canal of the spinal ...]]''': Spinal muscles are a complex group of muscles that work together to support the spine, maintain posture, and facilitate movement. They are divided into
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• Vertebrae
  ...backbone or spine. They are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx. Each vertebra is named for the first letter of its reg ...n between the brain and the rest of the body. They also provide structural support and balance for the body, and enable flexible movement.
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