Axial MRI of the Lumbar Spine - T2 weighted image at the L4 level. On this view centered over the L4-L5 disk, one can see well the cauda equina surrounded by CSF (note that CSF is bright on ...

Carrying signals from the brain: The spinal cord receives signals from the brain that control movement and autonomic functions. Carrying information to the brain: The spinal cord nerves also ...

Lumbar lymph nodes refer to a group of small organs that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body.

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it.

Researchers found significantly higher postoperative volumetric paraspinal muscle atrophy with lumbar spine fusion, posterior procedures and non-minimally invasive fusion compared with ...

Hyperlordosis refers to an excessive curvature of the lower spine just above the buttocks, resulting in a C-shaped spine. It can cause pain and muscle problems. In this article, we look at the ...

Ligaments of this muscle attach to multiple thoracic vertebrae. Although narrow at its ends, at the top of the first thoracic vertebra and within the lumbar spine, the spinalis is wide in the middle.

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...