(spine) The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The spine encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called backbone, spinal column, and vertebral column. Enlarge.
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A spinal segment is made up of two vertebrae attached together by ligaments, with a soft disc separating them. The facet joints fit between the two vertebrae, ...
Five bones in the lower back—the lumbar spine. The spinal column combines strong bones, unique joints, flexible ligaments and tendons, large muscles and ...
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