A spinal X-ray is a procedure that uses radiation ... combines X-rays with computer technology to create a picture that shows a cross-section, or slice, of the bone. For the most detailed pictures ...

1 The axial view in the upper left shows a cross-section of a normal lower lumbar spine. The axial view in the lower left shows a cross-section of the lumbar spine with features that are ...

A CT scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that produces cross-sectional images of a specific part of the body. In the case of a lumbar spine CT scan, your doctor can see a ...

These extend from the spinal cord to provide sensation to different areas in the body. Key areas of a cross-section of the spinal cord include: The spinal cord does not extend for the entire ...

The study covered in this summary was published on MedRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. This study lends support to the theory that Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) affects ...

rug.ac.be Objectives—To determine the effect of different training schedules on the cross sectional area (CSA) of the lumbar multifidus muscle in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods—Each of ...

facet joint OA was independently associated with older age and higher muscle-fat index at all three spinal levels. Researchers found an independent association between smaller cross-sectional area ...