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. It is a comprehensive review of the literature explores current research of spinal anatomy and neuroanatomy, bringing practical applications to basic science.
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PART I: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPINE AND SPINAL CORD * Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures * General Characteristics of the Spine * General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord * Muscles That Influence the Spine * The Cervical Region * The Thoracic Region * The Lumbar Region * The Sacrum, Sacroiliac Joint, and Coccyx PART II: NEUROANATOMY OF THE SPINAL CORD, AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND PAIN OF SPINAL ORIGIN * Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord * Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System * Pain of Spinal Origin PART III: SPINAL DEVELOPMENT, PEDIATRIC SPINE, AND MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY * Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord * Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine * Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophyseal Joints, Intervertebral Discs, and Other Major Tissues of the Back
