Human Spine Disorders Anatomical Chart

• Illustrates how one's posture changes due to different types of spinal disorders and also shows various causes of back pain.
• The central image shows a lateral view of a normal spinal column and its location in the human body.
• The 4 curvature regions of the spine are indicated
• Vertebrae are labeled

Also illustrates the following normal anatomy:

• Detailed labeled cross-section of a typical cervical vertebra
• Typical cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
• Structural features of an intervertebral disc
• Function of the intervertebral discs

Discusses and illustrates the following diseases and disorders and how they can cause back pain:

• The effects of osteoporosis on bones
• Various fractures of the vertebrae and sacrum
• Shows and explains hyperkyphosis, scolosis, and hyperlordosis
• Shows tumors on the spinal column, ilium, sacrum, and spinal cord
• Arthritis of the hip
• Herniated disc