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What does moderate anterior osteophytes in cervical spine mean?
Small points of bone sticking out from the vertebra toward the front. Osteophytes are an X ray finding association with arthritis in the spine as we age or have had an old trauma.
Why are x rays used to diagnose cervical spondylosis?
X rays reveal the presence of osteophytes, stenosis, constricted space between the vertebrae, and misalignment in the cervical spine
What are neck spures called?
The technical term for neck spurs is cervical osteophytes.
What does the medical abbreviation c-spine mean?
c-spine means cervical spine, and cervical means neck.
Is the cervical spine inferior to the lumbar spine?
No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.
How many bones in cervical spine?
There are 7 bones in the cervical spine, which are numbered C1 to C7. These bones provide support to the skull and allow for movements of the head and neck.
The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?
The cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae. These are numbered(C1-C7) and are the smallest of the true vertebrae. The third through sixth cervical vertebrae have characteristics in common. The first, second, and seventh are considered special cervical vertebrae, and have different characteristics.
What are small anterior osteophytes in spine i have them at the levels of T7-8 T9-10 T11-12?
Small bony growths on the front of the spine.
What is the weakest area of the spine?
Cervical
How many cervical vertebrae are found in the human spine?
There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the human spine.
Is cervical lordosis an early stage of osteoporosis?
No, a cervical lordosis is the normal curve of your cervical spine (neck).
What is the normal process during cervical spine surgery?
Every doctor is different in how they treat/do surgery on the spine. There is no way to know what the normal process is for cervical spine surgery. You can research this online.
