NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE 

Spine Anatomy &Functions 


Side View of Spine Indicating:
Vertebrae
lntervertebral Disc 
Spinal Cord 
Cerebrospinal Fluid 
Cauda Equina 

Sections of Spine Indicating:

Cervical Region (Cl-C7): Controls arm. hand and breathing functions 
Thoracic Region (TI-112): Controls chest and abdominal functions 
Lumbar Region (Ll-LS): Controls leg, knee, and foot functions 
Sacral Region (51-55): Controls leg, buttocks. foot. bowel. bladder and sexual functions 
Coccyx 

Axial View of Spine Indicating:
Vertebral Body 
Spinal Nerve 
Cerebrospinal 
Fluid 
Spinal Cord 
Spinous Process 

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