column /col·umn/ (
kol´um) an anatomical part in the form of a pillar-like structure.
anal columns vertical folds of mucous membrane at the upper half of the anal canal.
anterior column 1. the anterior portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
column of Burdach fasciculus cuneatus of the spinal cord.
column of Goll fasciculus gracilis of the spinal cord.
gray columns the longitudinally oriented parts of the spinal cord in which the nerve cell bodies are found, comprising the gray substance of the spinal cord.
lateral column of spinal cord the lateral portion of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn; present only in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions.
posterior column 1. the posterior portion of gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
renal columns inward extensions of the cortical substance of the kidney between contiguous renal pyramids.
thoracic column a column of cells in the posterior gray column of the spinal cord, extending from the eighth cervical segment to the third or fourth lumbar segment.
vertebral column the rigid structure in the midline of the back, composed of the vertebrae.
spinal columnn. The series of articulated vertebrae, separated by intervertebral disks and held together by muscles and tendons, that extends from the cranium to the coccyx, encasing the spinal cord and forming the supporting axis of the body. Also called backbone, rachis, spine, vertebral column. | spinal column right lateral view of an adult human spinal column |
spinal column.
column
an anatomical part in the form of a pillar-like structure; anything resembling a pillar.
anal c'slongitudinal folds of mucous membrane at the cranial half of the anal canal; called also rectal columns.
column of Bertinextensions of renal cortex between the renal pyramids.
dorsal columnthe dorsal portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
gray columnthe longitudinally oriented parts of the spinal cord in which the nerve cell bodies are found, comprising the gray matter of the spinal cord.
lateral columnthe lateral portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn; present only in the thoracic and anterior lumbar regions.
spinal columnthe rigid structure in the midline of the back, composed of the vertebrae. Called also vertebral column. See also
spine.
ventral columnthe ventral portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
Patient discussion about spinal column.
Q. Anyone have knowledge of cancer in the spine? Doctors think my 40 year old brother has. My brother has been undergoing test and treatnment for back problems since a vehicle accident in August. The did a test last week and Monday said they saw 4 nodules they think are cancer, his doctor said everytime he had seen this it was cancer. I am devestated right now but trying to stay positive. I am sure you will notice it on the site b/c I know it is affecting me and the stress and worry has the fibromyalgia kicking in at full speed:-( PLEASE anything you can tell me would be a help!
A. Thank you for the answer and the prayers!
Q. Has anyone had a spine fusion that failed? Or hardware that failed?
A. Haven't experienced it myself, but here (http://www.spine-health.com/forum/treatments/back-surgery-and-neck-surgery) you may find a discussion about it.
Q. i had had back sergrey about 5 and a half years ago for my spine to stratghen it. i had had back sergrey about 5 and a half years ago for my spine to stratghen it, i'm still having problems, i'm still having prblems with it. my right shoulder gives out and gets a lot of pain any one know what i should do about it, i've tryed everything i can think of
A. Have you tried alternative medicine, like acupuncture to relieve the pain? I heard a lot of people who said it helps them.
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