Spinal-column Sentence Examples

The last nerve which contributes to the ischiadic plexus leaves the spinal column in most birds either between the two primary sacral vertebrae, or just below the hindmost of them, and sends a branch to the pubic portion which is composed of post-ischiadic nerves, partly imbedded in the kidneys, and innervates the ventral muscles between the tail and pubis, together with those of the cloaca and copulatory organs.

This means that you must not move the spinal column relative to any part of the body in case you damage the spinal chord.

The fatal shot was fired, and Nelson ' s spinal column was broken.

The backbone or spinal column protects the spinal column protects the spinal cord.

This was achieved by the use of a circular saw which was passed down the back of the carcass splitting the spinal column.

To begin with, Pasteur, in studying the malady in dogs, came to the conclusion that the virus had its seat in the nerve centres, and he proved that the injection of a portion of the matter of the spinal column of a rabid dog into the body of a healthy one produces in the latter with certainty the symptoms of rabies.

The backbone or spinal column protects the spinal cord.

Eventually, in December 1995, on SEAC 's advice the extraction of MRM from the spinal column of cattle was banned.

Adam Cook passed away as he was receiving chemotherapy treatment for his cancer, that had reportedly spread to his spinal column.

In one review, a chiropractor claims the bed may actually worsen back pain because it does not provide enough support to the spinal column.

The needle is inserted between two vertebrae and through the tough tissue in front of the spinal column.

Spinal canal-The opening that runs through the center of the spinal column.

The individual bones of the spinal column that are stacked on top of each other.

The examination should include an echocardiogram taken by a cardiologist, a slit-lamp eye examination by an ophthalmologist, and a work-up of the child's spinal column by an orthopedic specialist.

Chiropractors adjust or manipulate segments of the patient's spinal column in order to relieve pain.

Galant reflex is stimulated by placing the infant on the stomach or lightly supporting him or her under the abdomen with a hand and, using a fingernail, gently stroking one side of the neonate's spinal column from the head to the buttocks.

As an isolated abnormality, spina bifida is caused by the combination of genetic factors and environmental influences that bring about malformation of the spine and spinal column.

During a spinal tap, a needle is inserted between the vertebrae of the spinal column and a small sample of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord is obtained.

The spinal cord may protrude through a defect in the vertebrae of the spinal column (myelomeningocele).

In the back, the entire spinal column folds in like a pipe wrapped in a pillow.

These types of defects include spinal column defects (spina bifida) and anencephaly (a severe and usually fatal brain abnormality).

Failure of neural-tube closure below the level of the brain prevents full development of the surrounding vertebral bones and leads to spina bifida, or a divided spinal column.

For reasons that are unclear as of 2004, part of the cerebellum is displaced downward into the spinal column.

Chiari malformation is a congenital anomaly (a condition that is present at birth), in which parts of the brain protrude through the opening in the base of the skull into the spinal column.

The brain tissues protrude farther into the spinal column than in Type I.

In these children, hydrocephalus is caused by obstruction of the fourth ventricle due to its herniation into the spinal column.

Cervical spine-The seven bones of the neck that form the uppermost part of the spinal column.

The pelvic floor supports the internal organs, and the multifidus connects the transverse abdominal muscle to the spinal column.