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World J Radiol. Sep 28, 2015; 7(9): 253-265
Published online Sep 28, 2015. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v7.i9.253
Published online Sep 28, 2015. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v7.i9.253
Figure 1 Functional anatomy of the spine (A) and schematic diagrams of the spine (B) depicting the 2 columns in the spine.
Anterior portion of the functional unit (A) consist of two aligned vertebral bodies, the intervertebral disc, the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. Posterior portion (B) consists of the vertebral arches, facet joints, posterior elements and posterior ligamentous complex.
- Citation: Gamanagatti S, Rathinam D, Rangarajan K, Kumar A, Farooque K, Sharma V. Imaging evaluation of traumatic thoracolumbar spine injuries: Radiological review. World J Radiol 2015; 7(9): 253-265
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v7/i9/253.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v7.i9.253