Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and impact postural support in the spine—with a view to better ...

It seems we actually share something in common with whales, as it turns out our tailbones, or coccyx, are also very important for the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This vestigial ...

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that carries signals between the brain and body. This article looks at the spinal cord’s function and anatomy and includes an interactive ...

Differences in Lumbar Spine Anatomy for Kids with Herniated Disks To look for structural malformations that might predispose to herniated disks in children and teens, the researchers analyzed x ...

Herniated disks in the lumbar spine are common in adults, typically related to repetitive overloading and age-related degeneration.

The medtech giant has secured what it says is the FDA’s first clearance for a device to perform ligament augmentation during spinal surgeries.

A lumbar MRI scan uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your lower spine without making a surgical incision.

Learn more from WebMD about the causes, treatment, and prevention of low back strain, which is caused by tiny tears in the muscles and ligaments that support the spinal cord.

Our spine is a mechanical structure that supports our body when standing and sitting and allows us to bend, stoop, squat, twist and turn. With the exception of the first two vertebrae in our neck ...