Vertebral column 1 FUNCTIONS: 1. Support 2. Movement 3. Protection of CNS/PNS
Support 2
Movement 3
Protection of CNS/PNS 4
Bones 5
A typical vertebra 6
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Vertebral canal 8
Spinal Nerves and plexus
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Intervertebral Discs 13
Characteristic features of SVJ 14
JOINTS 15
Vertebral joints: a. between disks (symphysis) b. between arches (synovial) 16
17 LIGAMENTS
I.V.Disc Prolapse 18
Sacrum and Coccyx 19
Lumbar Plexus
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IL = inguinal ligament IC = inguinal crease (a natural skin fold 4– 6 cm below the inguinal ligament), FA = femoral artery 24
Sacral Plexus
SCIATIC NERVE INJURY Commonly injured in following conditions: I.V.Disc Prolapse Dislocation of hip joint Piriformis syndrome Intramuscular injection 28
Intramuscular injection 29
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Dislocation of hip joint 32