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Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Spine: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Spine: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum
Session Overview
Description
The session covers the anatomy of the bones of the vertebral column in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe the anatomy of a typical vertebra
  • Explain the characteristic features of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
  • Identify the foramina of the spine

The vertebral column is designed to protect the spinal cord and allow a person to stand upright (Fig 1). It also allows flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. In essence, it provides structure, cord protection and flexibility.

Knowledge of the spine informs a lot of the work of anaesthetists. Three-dimensional knowledge of spinal anatomy is an essential prerequisite for the safe provision of neuraxial anaesthesia and analgesia. Knowledge of the articulation between the first and second cervical vertebrae ensures careful intubation of the unconscious patient who has had a road traffic accident and of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis who has an unstable neck.

In a chronic pain clinic, knowing how close a facet joint is to the intervertebral foramen or how close the intervertebral disc is to the spinal cord provides an insight into why a patient may have backache alone or with neuropathic leg pain. Knowledge of the intervertebral articulations is essential for performing procedures related to chronic pain such as facet joint injection.

The session will be divided into the following sections:

  • Overview of the vertebral column
  • Anatomical features of a 'typical' vertebra - mid-thoracic
  • Specific features of the different vertebrae: cervical, thoracic and lumbar
  • Certificate
    Type
    Delivery
    Title
    Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Spine: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum
    Interest Areas / Topics Covered
    Anesthetics, Musculoskeletal medicine
    Location
    Provider Type
    Education Provider
    Time / Duration
    20 to 30 minutes
    Location
    Online
    Posted By
    eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
    Reference
    e-LA Module 07a - Anatomy, 07a_05_01 Spine: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum
    Price:
    $19.00
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