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spinal column

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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.
columns of Bertin  renal c's.
column of Burdach  fasciculus cuneatus of the spinal cord.
Clarke's column  thoracic c.
enamel columns  adamantine prisms.
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.
columns of Morgagni  anal c's.
posterior column 
1. the posterior portion of gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
rectal columns  anal c's.
renal columns  inward extensions of the cortical substance of the kidney between contiguous renal pyramids.
spinal column  vertebral c.
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 column
n.
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.
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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's
longitudinal folds of mucous membrane at the cranial half of the anal canal; called also rectal columns.
column of Bertin
extensions of renal cortex between the renal pyramids.
column chromatography
dorsal column
the dorsal portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.
gray column
the longitudinally oriented parts of the spinal cord in which the nerve cell bodies are found, comprising the gray matter of the spinal cord.
lateral column
the 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.
rectal c's
anal columns.
spinal column
the rigid structure in the midline of the back, composed of the vertebrae. Called also vertebral column. See also spine.
ventral column
the ventral portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord, in transverse section seen as a horn.

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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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