ISSN:
1437-160X
Keywords:
Spine
;
Anatomy
;
Nomenclature
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The authors define, explain, and illustrate a number of concepts pertaining to normal spinal anatomy that are of practical use but omitted in standard anatomical sources or are the subject of conflicting views: bony and cartilaginous end-plate, marginal ring, cortex of the vertebral body, isthmus, neurocentral junction, uncus, uncovertebral joint, zygapophyseal joint, annulus fibrosus, shorter and longer perivertebral ligaments, interspinous bursa, mamillo-accessory ligament. A French and German translation of recommended terms is provided as well.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00541350
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