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WBW Spine Anatomy

Spine, sacrum, pelvis, and head/tail connection.

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The 3 Main Spine Functions Supports all the weight of the upper body, provides stability and mobility, and carries the weight of the head, organs, limbs, and protects the spinal cord.
Number of Cervical Vertebrae 7
Number of Thoracic Vertebrae 12
Number of Lumbar Vertebrae 5
Number of Sacrum Vertebrae 5 (fused)
Number of Coccyx 4 (fused)
Atlas The uppermost vertebrae that enables you to say "yes."
Axis The uppermost vertebrae that enables you to say "no."
Thoracic & Sacral Curve The primary curves that the body is born with from the fetal position in the womb
Cervical & Lumbar Curve Secondary curves of the spine and appears after birth when an infant lifts its head in prone position.
Lumbar Capability Flexion, extension, and hyperextension. NO ROTATION
Thoracic Capability Lateral flexion and rotation. Hyperextension is limited!
Cervical Capability All possible motions are free.
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