Medical Spine Terms

Glossary of Spinal Terms - SpineUniverse

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Spinal Cord – The longitudinal cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the spinal canal. It serves not only as a pathway for nervous impulses to and from the brain, but as a center for carrying out and coordinating many reflex actions independently of the …

Glossary - Understandable Definitions of Medical Terms

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Glossary - Understandable Definitions of Medical Terms A B E X Y Glossary Term Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ACDF Acupuncture Acute Pain Allograft Bone Alternative …

Spine Structure and Function - Cleveland Clinic

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What is the spine? Your spine, or backbone, is your body's central support structure. It connects different parts of your musculoskeletal system. Your spine helps you sit, stand, walk, twist and bend. Back injuries, spinal …

Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Spine Glossary, Terms and Definitions | Key Clinics

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Spinal Canal – The bony canal that encases the spinal cord. Spinal Cord – A series of nerves that connect the spinal channel, ending at the level of L1. Spinal Fusion – A …

Glossary of Spine- and Brain-related Terms - American …

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Myelogram – An X-ray of the spinal canal following injection of a contrast material into the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid spaces. Myelopathy – The study of disease behaviors in …

Glossary of Spinal Terms | The Spinal Foundation

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Home » General » Glossary Of Spinal Terms. ANNULUS - Ring shaped structure, such as the outer edge of an intervertebral disc. The external portion of the disc and consists of …

Glossary of Spinal Terms - Nebraska Spine Hospital

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A list of common terms that you may hear during the diagnosis and treatment of your back pain. Always ask your nurse or doctor to explain any term you do not understand. A list of …