Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Feb 26, 2013 - Medical - 688 pages
This one-of-a-kind text describes the specific anatomy and neuromusculoskeletal relationships of the human spine, with special emphasis on structures affected by manual spinal techniques. A comprehensive review of the literature explores current research of spinal anatomy and neuroanatomy, bringing practical applications to basic science.
  • A full chapter on surface anatomy includes tables for identifying vertebral levels of deeper anatomic structures, designed to assist with physical diagnosis and treatment of pathologies of the spine, as well as evaluation of MRI and CT scans.
  • High-quality, full-color illustrations show fine anatomic detail.
  • Red lines in the margins draw attention to items of clinical relevance, clearly relating anatomy to clinical care.
  • Spinal dissection photographs, as well as MRIs and CTs, reinforce important anatomy concepts in a clinical context.
  • Updated, evidence-based content ensures you have the information needed to provide safe, effective patient care.
  • New section on fascia provides the latest information on this emerging topic.
  • New illustrations, including line drawings, MRIs CTs, and x-rays, visually clarify key concepts.
 

Contents

Chapter 1 Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures
1
Chapter 2 General Characteristics of the Spine
15
Chapter 3 General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
65
Chapter 4 Muscles That Influence the Spine
98
Chapter 5 The Cervical Region
135
Chapter 6 The Thoracic Region
210
Chapter 7 The Lumbar Region
246
Chapter 8 The Sacrum Sacroiliac Joint and Coccyx
312
Chapter 10 Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
413
Chapter 11 Pain of Spinal Origin
508
Chapter 12 Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord
541
Chapter 13 Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine
566
Chapter 14 Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophysial Joints Intervertebral Discs and Other Major Tissues of the Back
586
Appendix I Joints of the Spine
638
Appendix II Terms Related to Pain fn1
643
Index
648

Chapter 9 Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord
341
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Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS
Gregory D. Cramer,Susan A. Darby
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Bibliographic information

TitleClinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS
AuthorsGregory D. Cramer, Susan A. Darby
Edition3, reprint, revised
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences, 2013
ISBN0323082319, 9780323082310
Length688 pages
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