Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The iliocostalis muscle is part of the erector muscles of the spine with the longissimus and the multifidus. It extends from the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae C4 to C7 (cervical portion), towards the upper and lower ribs (thoracic portion), to finally attach to the […]
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the iliolumbar ligament, and does it have a role to play in back pain? What is its function? How to treat him when he is irritated? This article explains everything you need to know about this structure
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the ligamentum flavum? We often hear about this ligament when we talk about hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, a sometimes serious and irreversible condition. This article explains everything you need to know about this ligament, which is essential for proper functioning.
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is a floating rib? Can it be responsible for pain, or even back pain? This article explains everything you need to know about this component of the rib cage. Definition of a floating coast For the majority of people,
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the thoracolumbar spine, and what are its anatomical characteristics? What are the pathologies associated with this important region of the spine? This explains everything you need to know about the thoracolumbar spine, this area
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the thoracolumbar hinge, and what is its role? What are the pathologies associated with this important region of the spine? This explains everything you need to know about the thoracolumbar hinge. Definition and anatomy
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the transverse process? This article explains everything you need to know about this component of the spine Definition and anatomy Before talking about the transverse process, it is appropriate to briefly explain the anatomy of the spine, and
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the spinal lamina? This article explains everything you need to know about this component of the vertebral column. Definition and Anatomy of the Vertebral Body Before discussing the vertebral laminae, it is appropriate to briefly explain the anatomy of the
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is the vertebral body? This article explains everything you need to know about this component of the spine. Definition and Anatomy of the Vertebral Body Before talking about the vertebral body, it is appropriate to briefly explain the anatomy of the spine
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Run your fingers over your spine. You will feel bony prominences along the midline. Each “bump” or “lump” felt refers to a spinous process. What is the spinous process, and what is its role? This item
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