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L3 Spine (3rd Lumbar Vertebra)
The lumbar spine, comprising five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5, is critical in supporting the upper body, enabling movement, and protecting the spinal cord. The third lumbar vertebra (L3) holds significant importance due to its position and function within the spinal column. Understanding the anatomy and function of the L3…
Understanding Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Injuries in Whiplash
The cervical anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) is a very important neck ligament that can commonly be injured by whiplash. The head and neck snapping backward in whiplash cause injury to the ALL. It is important to understand how and why the ALL becomes injured in whiplash so the many consequences…
Spinal Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Function
Have you had a neck injury or whiplash trauma? Do you have neck pain, especially when looking up, and you don’t know the cause? Then you may want to learn about the cervical anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL). Anatomy of the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament The ALL is a strong, wide ligament…
Effective Thoracic Herniated Disc Treatment Exercises You Can Do
A thoracic herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc in the thoracic area of the spinal region ruptures. This condition can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness in the chest, back, and potentially radiating down the arms, legs or abdomen. Effective thoracic herniated…
Knee Pain Location Chart: What The Pain In Your Knee Means
The knee joint is the largest compound synovial joint of the human body. The joint has bones, cartilage, muscles, and bursae that are held together by ligaments and tendons. Damage to any of these structures can give rise to knee pain. The location of knee pain can be very telling,…