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...and [[Intervertebral disc|intervertebral discs]] throughout the length of the vertebral column. From superficial to deep its ligamentous fibers span vary *the deepest fibers are short intersegmental fibers

[[Ligament|Ligaments]] are fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach to bone. ...with the tendons and muscles, provides a natural brace to help protect the spine from injury.

...structurally distinct from more caudal parts of the ligament and is called the '''[[ligamentum nuchae]]'''.<ref name="gray's">Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne V ...nate at L3, although the most common termination site appears to be at L4. The ligament is almost always absent at L5/S1.<ref name=":0">Levangie PK, Norki

...e of the costal tubercle and the costal facet of the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra. ...k articular capsule. This thin capsule is reinforced and strengthened by 3 ligaments:

...[Thoracic Vertebrae|thoracic vertebrae]], enclosing the thoracic cage from the posterior side.[[File:Gray312.png|Costovertebral articulations. Anterior vi Joining of ribs to the vertebrae occurs at two places

...Anterior longitudinal ligament]], its deep fibres are intersegmental while the more superficial fibres can span up to four vertebral levels. ...l end plates, and the margins of the vertebrae. Its cranial counterpart is the tectorial membrane<ref name=":0">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure

...nature<ref>Nikolai Bogduk. Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5th Edition.Churchill Livingstone: Elsevier. Feb 2012.</ref><ref name=":0" ...pinous, interspinous ligaments to ligamentum flavum, causing pretension in the neutral position (interspinous-supraspinous thoracolumbar ligamentous compl

...bar region. The thoracic nerves also supply some of the areas of skin over the abdomen and axilla. ...ilable:https://www.marylandbackandneckpaindoctors.com/symptoms-of-thoracic-spine-nerve-damage/ (accessed 7,2,2022)</ref>.

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...https://www.physioadvisor.com.au/health/anatomy/ligaments/ligaments-of-the-spine/ (accessed 29 March 2019). ...neck they are often considered part of the nuchal ligament.<ref>Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Interspinous ligament. Available from:

...long the entire length of the vertebral column<ref name=":0" />.It is made of three parts listed below<ref name=":0" /><ref>Study.com Longissimus Availab [[File:Muscles of the Back.png|thumb|401x401px|Back Muscles]]<u>Origins</u><ref name=":0" />:

...or articular process of one vertebra and the inferior articular process of the vertebra directly above it. There are two facet joints in each spinal motio ...and form the articular pillars that act to provide structural stability to the vertebral column as a whole.

...struction and may only be partially complete. Please come back soon to see the finished work! ({{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}})</div> ...ch provide cushioning between the vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine. It is a nearly universal condition in those who reach advanced age, but it

.../www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19563667?dopt=Abstract Thoracic spine pain in the general population: prevalence, incidence and associated factors in childre ...broad because of many factors eg the different definitions and duration of thoracic back pain included.

...'. Stuttgart; New York: Thieme.</ref> is located at the anterior aspect of the neck. ==Bony Structure of Neck==

...b|alt=|524x524px|Cranial skull- canine]]The Roof of the cranium is made up of frontal and parietal bones. The Floor is made up of sphenoid bone.

...re distinct in shape and function from vertebrae found in other regions of the vertebral column. ...possess articular facets on their sides for articulation with the heads of the ribs.

...png|alt=Overview of the scapula bone - anterior view|300x300px|Overview of the scapula bone - anterior view|thumb]] ...horacic]] cage. It has 2 surfaces, 3 borders, 3 angles and 3 processes<ref>The Skeletal System. [https://www.theskeletalsystem.net/arm-bones/scapula.html

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...ntly under review and may not be up to date. Please come back soon to see the finished work!!</div> This guide gives a general overview of the anatomy of the thoracic spine. It also includes some facts regarding pathophysiology in this region.