Neuraxial Anatomy and Sonoanatomy

Chapter

Abstract

The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae—seven cervical vertebrae; 12 thoracic vertebrae; five lumbar vertebrae; the sacrum, consisting of five fused sacral vertebrae; and the coccyx, consisting of four fused coccygeal segments (Fig. 40.1a–c).

Keywords

Dura Mater Spinous Process Ligamentum Flavum Sacral Vertebra Vertebral Canal 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Director of Pain Management Centre DGS – Cologne – HuerthCologne – HuerthGermany
  2. 2.Department of AnesthesiaToronto Western Hospital, University of TorontoTorontoCanada

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