Spinal Functions

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Please answer any one of the following in the Forum:

  1. Describe the function of the spine and the attributes of a healthy spine.
  2. Understand the purpose of the spinal curves.
  3. Describe the function of the spinal cord and how it accomplishes its job.
  4. Give examples of the bodily areas supplied by the nerves in various parts of the spine.

Functions of the Spine, Spinal Curves & Spinal Cord 

Functions of the Spine, Spinal Curves & Spinal Cord

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the functions of the spine.

Objective

Learn the functions of the spine and the attributes of a healthy spine.

Description

Describe the function of the spine and the attributes of a healthy spine. Understand the purpose of the spinal curves. Describe the function of the spinal cord and how it accomplishes its job. Give examples of the bodily areas supplied by the nerves in various parts of the spine.