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It has been confirmed several times in literature that the thoracic spondylolysis is not as common as cervical or lumbar spondylolysis. The vas ...lysis are: the thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12), the intervertebral disc of the thoracic vertebrae (These act like shock absorbers for the spine as it moves.), 12 p

...ulder elevation limits relative (arthrokinematic) movement between the two bones.<ref>Crosbie J, Kilbreath SL, Hollmann L, York S. [https://scholar.google.c * Bony causes include thoracic kyphosis or [[clavicula fracture]].

...ts the muscle and tendons, as they are in close contact to the surrounding bones. **Visual inspection of the shoulder / cervical and thoracic spine

...rs. Neurosurgical focus. 2008 Aug 1;25(2):E19.</ref>, especially where the bones are osteoporotic. However, if there is compromise neurological compromise k ...formed as they are inexpensive. A lateral X-ray of the [[Thoracic Anatomy|thoracic]] or [[Lumbar Anatomy|lumbar spine]] can often identify a fracture and reve

...ng mechanisms of the pelvis, which comes from the anatomy and shape of the bones in the SIJ (<nowiki/>Form Closure) and also the muscles supporting the pelv ...on''' describes when the sacrum is rotated backwards relative to the iliac bones.

...er adults and can be described as an exaggerated anterior curvature of the thoracic spine that is associated with aging.<ref>Jang et al., H. (2015). Effect of [[Effects of Ageing on Bone|Ageing affects the bones]]. Osteoporosis is a major public health problem affecting millions of elde

...and it can be difficult to fit their saddles as they tend to ”run out” of thoracic spine. ...on on the lateral collateral ligament and the medial surface of the carpal bones

...and spine are aligned in a neutral position, this reduces the pressure on bones and ligaments. Sleeping on the back can relieve allergies or stuffy nasal c ...l curvature is to be maintained. In side-lying positions, the cervical and thoracic portions of the spine should align with each other so that there is no musc

...activate the posterior chain musculature (i.e. the infant is pushing into thoracic extension) ** reduced loading, resulting in less bony deposition, so the [[Bone|long bones]] of this leg tend to grow at a slower rate

...um image]]The sternum is a flat bone located in the centre of the anterior thoracic wall. .../> The manubrium is quadrangular and lies at the level of the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae. The jugular (suprasternal) notch is the thickest part of the man

...y collapses. When this occurs in the paediatric population and because the bones are still developing, this may have severe consequences. A vertebral fractu .... [https://doi.org/10.1007/s11832-007-0033-5 Development and evaluation of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis during growth.] J Child Orthop. 2007 Sep 1;1(3

[[Ligament]]: fibrous connective tissue that holds the bones together. The ankle joint includes three bones: the talus, tibia and fibula. The ankle joint has three borders: the latera

* The spinal cord can be directly compressed by osteophytic bones and ligamentous hypertrophy. ...uent mechanisms. The spinal cord can be directly compressed by osteophytic bones and ligamentous hypertrophy. Compression of local vascular structures can l

Left Duct (or thoracic duct) collects most of the lymph in the body other than from the right thor * Upper right section of the trunk, (right thoracic cavity, via the right bronchomediastinal trunk),

...that act like shock absorbers throughout the spinal column to cushion the bones as the body moves. Ligaments hold the vertebrae in place, and tendons attac ...[Coccyx Fractures|coccyx]] and includes the [[Cervical Anatomy|cervical]], thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions. The lumbar spine consists of 5 moveable verteb

...ce running or powerlifting) places a burden of stress on muscle fibres and bones which causes micro-tears and trauma. * The bones will increase their mineral density over time to manage this increasing loa

The movement of the scapula along the thoracic cage also directly influences the biomechanics of the shoulder complex as a ===Thoracic Spine Movement ===

...be due to pathologies outside of the spine, such as brain tumours and mid-thoracic pathology * Immature bones for which surgery may not provide adequate stabilisation

...uperior portion of the vertebral column, lying between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae. ...process, known as the vertebra prominens, which is similar to those in the thoracic vertebrae.<ref name=":0" />

...rried out to assess the need for amputation; these examinations assess the bones and soft tissues to establish limb viability. &nbsp; *X-ray – images of bones to view fractures or disease &nbsp;