Basic and Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS
By- Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD, Professor and Dean of Research, National University of Health Science, Lombard, IL, USA
- Susan Darby, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, National University of Health Science, Lombard, IL, USA
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. A comprehensive review of the literature explores current research of spinal anatomy and neuroanatomy, bringing practical applications to basic science.
Hardbound, 672 Pages
Published: May 2005
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-02649-9
Contents
- Part I: Characteristics of the Spine and Spinal Cord
1. Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures
2. General Characteristics of the Spine
3. General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
4. Muscles That Influence the Spine
5. The Cervical Region
6. The Thoracic Region
7. The Lumbar Region
8. The Sacrum, Sacro-iliac Joint, and Coccyx
Part II: Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord, Autonomic Nervous System, and Pain of Spinal Origin
9. Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord
10. Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
11. Pain of Spinal Origin
Part III: Spinal Development, Pediatric Spine, and Microscopic Anatomy
12. Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord
13. Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine
14. Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophyseal Joints, Intervertebral Discs, and Other Major Issues of the Back
