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Results 1 - 10 of 35 for Spine
  1. Ultrasound, normal fetus - spine and ribs (image) 
    ... of the screen, a clear outline of the spine and ribs is visible. The cross hair is between two ribs just above the spine.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2264.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Skeletal spine (image) 
    The spine is divided into several sections. The cervical vertebrae make up the neck. The thoracic vertebrae comprise the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1116.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Spine supporting structures (image) 
    The spine is surrounded by many muscles and ligaments which give it great strength and flexibility. If these muscles ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19528.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Changes in spine with age (image) 
    The spine weakens with age, becoming more curved and more fragile.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8664.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Meninges of the spine (image) 
    Images ... The organs of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) are covered by 3 connective tissue layers collectively called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Spinal surgery - cervical - series (image) 
    Cervical spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100133_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Spinal fusion - series (image) 
    ... may be recommended for: Abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis or kyphosis) Injury to the spinal vertebrae ... slipped disk, herniated nucleus pulposus) Weak or unstable spine caused by infections or tumors
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100121_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Lumbar spinal surgery - series (image) 
    The spine is made of bones (vertebrae) separated by soft cushions (intervertebral disks). ... Lumbar (lower back) spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral disks, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral bodies (osteophytes), which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100119_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bone graft harvest (image) 
    ... If more than one disc is removed the spine can become unstable, and a procedure to fuse the spine together is needed. The spine can be fused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8745.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Scoliosis (image) 
    Abnormal curvature in the spine is known as scoliosis, and generally begins just at the onset of puberty and progresses during the period of rapid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1114.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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