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Human Spine Disorders illustrates how one's posture changes due to different types of spinal disorders and also shows various causes of back pain.

The central image shows a lateral view of a normal spinal column and its location in the human body. The 4 curvature regions of the spine are indicated and
vertebrae are labelled.

Also illustrates the following normal anatomy:

• detailed labelled cross-section of a typical cervical vertebra
• typical cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
• structural features of an intervertebral disc
• function of the intervertebral discs

Discusses and illustrates the following diseases and disorders and how they can cause back pain:

• the effects of osteoporosis on bones
• various fractures of the vertebrae and sacrum
• shows and explains hyperkyphosis, scolosis, and hyperlordosis
• shows tumors on the spinal column, ilium, sacrum, and spinal cord
• arthritis of the hip
• herniated disc

Specifications:

Size: 20" x 26" (50.8 x 66cm) heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners