• Other notable traits include the broad neural spines on the dorsal vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The dorsal vertebrae of Gordodon have long neural spines that bear numerous, randomly arranged, small, thorn-like tubercles. (palaeo-electronica.org)
  • Dimetrodon is most easily identified by its iconic spine sail, a huge extension of its vertebrae that could grow over 5 feet tall. (minimuseum.com)
  • This specimen is a 20.2" complete fossil of a Dimetrodon neural spine sail vertebra. (minimuseum.com)
  • A small Spinosaurus vertebra and neural spine sail (left) compared to Dimetrodon (right). (minimuseum.com)
  • The process may be limited to several bodies or may involve the entire dorsal and lumbar spine. (medscape.com)
  • in lumbar vertebrae, extending through lumbar region and up spine. (abchomeopathy.com)
  • The spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. (healthline.com)
  • Block vertebrae happen when two or more vertebrae in your spine are fused together. (healthline.com)
  • The most common area to have block vertebrae is in your cervical spine , which makes up the bones of your neck. (healthline.com)
  • It can also affect the vertebrae in your thoracic spine (torso) and rarely those in your lumbar spine (lower back). (healthline.com)
  • It most often affects the vertebrae in the neck, although it may occur in other parts of the spine as well. (healthline.com)
  • The effects of block vertebrae may lead to degeneration of adjacent areas of the spine, resulting in complications. (healthline.com)
  • We report a rare case of adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the dorsal spine causing a spinal cord compression associated with a pulmonary process treated by surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy with good evolution. (scirp.org)
  • MRI of the spine showed a spinal cord compression due to bone and epidural tumoral lesions of the posterior wall of the D1 to D5 thoracic vertebras ( Figure 1 ). (scirp.org)
  • Final diagnosis was therefore Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the dorsal spine complicated by spinal cord compression. (scirp.org)
  • The therapeutic decision was an autologeous bone transplantation with a ventral plate osteosynthesis and a decompressive irradiation to the dorsal spine (10 × 3 GY) followed by glucocorticoid and vinblastine based chemotherapy: 10 mg/weeks for 6 weeks. (scirp.org)
  • Dorsal-fin spine of nuptial males may be hyperextended anteriorly to approximately a 45° dorso-anterior angle, instead of the near-vertical limit of females and juveniles. (planetcatfish.com)
  • Kramer M, Katzmaier P, Eisele R, Ebert V, Kinzl L, Hartwig E (2001) Surface electromyography-verified muscular damage associated with the open dorsal approach to the lumbar spine. (springer.com)
  • This set of Axis Scientific's enlarged vertebrae models is perfect for studying the three distinct types of vertebrae in the human spine. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • The lumbar spine consists of 5 moveable vertebrae numbered L1-L5. (medscape.com)
  • The complex anatomy of the lumbar spine is a remarkable combination of these strong vertebrae, multiple bony elements linked by joint capsules, and flexible ligaments/tendons, large muscles, and highly sensitive nerves. (medscape.com)
  • It is caused by the wedging together of several bones of the spine (vertebrae) in a row. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Thoracic (dorsal) spine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, spinal OA tends to affect several of the small bones of the spine (vertebrae) and operating on large areas substantially limits spinal motion. (lu.se)
  • The spine is designed to move and therefore spinal fusion should be performed with great care and only between a very small number of vertebrae. (lu.se)
  • Caudal peduncle with strong double keels on each side and a shallow notch on both the dorsal and ventral surfaces. (sea-ex.com)
  • The fusion can happen at the body of the vertebrae (ventral), at the arch of the vertebrae (dorsal), or both. (healthline.com)
  • The gray matter also contains many internuncial neurons that carry motor, sensory, or reflex impulses from dorsal to ventral nerve roots, from one side of the cord to the other, or from one level of the cord to another. (msdmanuals.com)
  • FMNH PR 2716 consists of five dorsal and eight caudal vertebrae , a chevron , partial right ilium , ischium and fibula , a partial left tibia , and several right and left pedal phalanges . (wikipedia.org)
  • Its autapomorphies include the subtriangular cross section of the distal caudal vertebrae, elongated centrodiapophyseal laminae lacking noticeable infradiapophyseal fossae on the proximal caudals, a transversely concaved acetabular rim of iliac pubic peduncle, and the presence of a notch on the end of the truncated lateral brevis shelf. (wikipedia.org)
  • It includes a partial anterior cervical vertebra, multiple dorsal vertebrae and ribs, the sacrum, seven caudal vertebrae and five haemal arches, a nearly complete pelvis, and the left femur. (wikipedia.org)
  • They have up to 20 pairs of ribs and 34 caudal vertebrae. (vulkaner.no)
  • The lateral ventricle follows the dorsal, then caudal expansion of the cerebral vesicle and thereby produces an inferior horn . (ehd.org)
  • MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Lateral dorsal and lumbar X-rays were performed to assess vertebral fractures. (who.int)
  • Atlantoaxial instability is an uncommon condition of dogs in which there is abnormal movement in the neck , between the atlas (first cervical vertebra) and axis (second vertebra). (acvs.org)
  • The changes should be observed in 3 consecutive vertebrae. (medscape.com)
  • They gradually diminish in size as they ascend to be inserted into the vertebrae and ribs. (wikipedia.org)
  • The shape of the neck is determined by the S shape formed by the seven cervical vertebrae. (horsekeeping.com)
  • A longer, flatter (more horizontal) configuration to the upper vertebrae results in a smoother attachment at the poll (as if the neck is behind the skull or the head is attached on the end of a flexible balancing arm) and results in a cleaner, more supple throat latch. (horsekeeping.com)
  • Of note, the L5 vertebra has the heaviest body, smallest spinous process, and thickest transverse process. (medscape.com)
  • Close up of the anterior tail (left) and dorsal vertebrae (right). (phys.org)
  • Here, an anterior dorsal centrum and neural arch (both NHMUK 1871) from the Early Cretaceous Wealden Supergroup of the UK are described for the first time. (peerj.com)
  • The bones of the 'White Rock spinosaurid,' which include huge pelvic and tail vertebrae, amongst other pieces, were discovered near Compton Chine, on the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight. (phys.org)
  • dorsal, pelvic and pectoral fins without filamentous extensions (Ref. 43281 ). (fishbase.se)
  • Lumbar vertebrae are characterized by massive bodies and robust spinous and transverse processes. (medscape.com)
  • Percutaneous screw fixation combined with intermediate screws at the fractured vertebra could more effectively restore and maintain fractured vertebral height, and is an acceptable, minimally invasive surgical choice for patients with type A thoracolumbar fractures. (springer.com)
  • The lumbar vertebral bodies (vertebrae) are the heaviest components, connected together by the intervertebral discs. (medscape.com)
  • The size of the vertebral body increases from L1 to L5, indicative of the increasing loads that each lower lumbar vertebra absorbs. (medscape.com)
  • Twenty-three intervertebral discs separate the vertebrae, providing cushioning and acting as shock absorbers. (healthline.com)
  • The height of the block vertebrae is typically equal to or greater than that of the individual vertebrae and their associated intervertebral discs. (healthline.com)
  • The intervertebral discal surface of an adult vertebra contains a ring of cortical bone peripherally termed the epiphysial ring. (medscape.com)
  • Beneath each lumbar vertebra, a pair of intervertebral (neural) foramina with the same number designations can be found, such that the L1 neural foramina are located just below the L1 vertebra. (medscape.com)
  • The muscles dorsal vertebra, where the fingers of function is sufficient. (ocbicycleclub.org)
  • Results growth itself, especially at the time of pubertal obtained in longitudinal studies, meta-analyses and spurts, which can result in, for example, uneven systematic reviews indicate that the prevalence of vertebrae growth or unbalanced development of low back pain does not differ much between children, the dorsal muscles, and such changes positively adolescents, adults and seniors.6 associated with the presence of low back pain12. (bvsalud.org)
  • 1st dorsal fin blackish to dark blue, other fins dark brown with tinges of dark blue in some specimens. (sea-ex.com)
  • second dorsal fin olive to blackish, the lobe with a white tip (white tip becomes more obvious with increasing size) (Ref. 9894). (mnhn.fr)
  • The holotype specimen, FMNH PR 2716, consists of material from a single individual that is considered skeletally immature on the basis of the incomplete fusion of neural arches to the centra of the dorsal vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
  • ACT scan can also be valuable to evaluate the vertebrae for other possible deformities. (acvs.org)
  • Pattern of behavior of the model was investigated by giving the external load applied to the surface elements of the upper vertebrae and rigid clamping of the lower vertebra. (ispub.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at the fractured vertebra in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. (springer.com)
  • All patients received percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and they were randomly divided into two groups to undergo either the placement of pedicle screws into the fractured vertebra (fractured group) or not (control group). (springer.com)
  • Herewith, 80% of the load was applied to the end plate surface, and 20% to the surface of the vertebra in the area of the facet joints. (ispub.com)
  • Lumbar vertebrae also contain small mammillary and accessory processes on their bodies. (medscape.com)
  • The posterior (dorsal) horns contain sensory fibers that originate in cell bodies in the dorsal root ganglia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Also available are our classic riker box sized specimens and several larger vertebra sections below. (minimuseum.com)
  • membrane of first dorsal fin blue black, with dark spots. (sea-ex.com)
  • Dorsal deviation or tipping of the axis can be seen on radiographs, with increased space between the atlas and axis (Figures 1 and 2). (acvs.org)
  • and body brownish gray dorsally, light gray ventrally, and dorsal fin dark gray. (mapress.com)
  • 2018). Malformed vertebrae: A clinical and imaging review. (healthline.com)
  • This article reviews block vertebrae in more detail, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options. (healthline.com)
  • What are the symptoms of block vertebrae? (healthline.com)
  • The type of treatment that you receive for block vertebrae can depend on whether you have symptoms and, if so, how severe they are. (healthline.com)
  • Their ears are small with dorsal borders folded laterally. (vulkaner.no)
  • A better understanding of the topographic anatomy of the back applied to evidenced zoning is the basis for improving surgical precision and avoiding dorsal contour deformity. (lww.com)
  • This enlarged cervical vertebrae model shows a unique view into the anatomy of a single vertebrae. (anatomywarehouse.com)