Back Health with Intermountain Healthcare
The human spine is an engineering marvel. Small stacked bones called vertebrae are separated by shock absorbing intervertebral disks and facet joints that allow the back to move in many directions. The spinal column houses and protects the spinal cord that contains 31 pairs of nerves that transmit messages between the brain and body. Strong ligaments, tendons, and muscles hold the spine in place.
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