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THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Spine

Anatomy of the spine.

Legend

1. Cervical vertebrae (C1-7)
2. Thoracic vertebrae (Th1-12)
3. Lumbar vertebrae (L1-5)
4. Spinal disc
5. Sacrum