Part 1: Characteristics of the Spine and Spinal Cord
Chapter 1: Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures
Spinal Cord Levels versus Vertebral Levels
Vertebral Levels of Structures in the Anterior Neck and Trunk
Chapter 2: General Characteristics of the Spine
Function and Development of the Spine
Interbody Joint and Intervertebral Disc
Clinical Implications Related to the Intervertebral Disc
Relationship of the Spinal Nerves to the Intervertebral Disc
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine
Chapter 3: General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Overview of Spinal Cord Organization
Internal Organization of the Spinal Cord
Arterial Blood Supply of the Spinal Cord
Venous Drainage of the Spinal Cord
Chapter 4: Muscles That Influence the Spine
Other Muscles Directly Associated with The Spine
Muscles That Indirectly Influence the Spine
Other Muscles That Have Clinical Relevance to the Back
Summary of Muscles Affecting the Spine
Chapter 5: The Cervical Region
Characteristics of the Cervical Spine as a Whole
External Aspect of the Occipital Bone
Atypical and Unique Cervical Vertebrae
Articulations of the Upper Cervical Region
Clinical Applications Related to the Atlas and Axis
Ligaments of the Cervical Region
Ranges of Motion of the Cervical Spine
Nerves, Vessels, Anterior Neck Muscles, and Viscera of the Cervical Region
Chapter 6: The Thoracic Region
Typical Thoracic Vertebrae, Ribs, and Sternum
Ligaments and Joints of the Thoracic Region
Ranges of Motion in the Thoracic Spine
Lateral Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis)
Nerves, Vessels, and Viscera Related to the Thoracic Spine
Lumbar Lordosis and Characteristics of Typical Lumbar Vertebrae
Unique Aspects of the Lumbar Vertebrae
Ligaments and Intervertebral Discs of the Lumbar Region
Ranges of Motion in the Lumbar Spine
Soft Tissues of the Lumbar Region: Nerves and Vessels
Chapter 8: The Sacrum, Sacroiliac Joint, and Coccyx
Nerves and Vessels Associated with the Sacrum and Coccyx
Part 2: Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord, Autonomic Nervous System, and Pain of Spinal Origin
Chapter 9: Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord
Internal Organization of the Spinal Cord
Spinal Motor Neurons and Motor Coordination
Chapter 10: Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic, Parasympathetic, and Enteric Divisions
Innervation of Autonomic Effectors
Neurotransmission Occurring at the Autonomic Ganglia and Neuroeffector Junctions
Control of Autonomic Efferents: Central Autonomic Network
Chapter 11: Pain of Spinal Origin
Central Transmission of Nociception
Important Terms and General Concepts Related to Pain
Differentiation Between Pain of Somatic Origin and Radicular Pain
Part 3: Spinal Development, Pediatric Spine, and Microscopic Anatomy
Chapter 12: Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord
Gastrulation and Development of the Notochord
Neural Development in the Back
Vascular Development in the Back
Chapter 13: Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine
Importance of the Pediatric Spine
Age-Related Anatomic Changes of the Pediatric Spine
Clinically Relevant Developmental Anatomy in Children
Common Pediatric Disorders Related to the Anatomy of the Spine
Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophysial Joints
Microscopic and Molecular Structure of the Intervertebral Discs
Microscopic Anatomy of Other Major Tissues in the Back
Appendix I: Joints of the Spine