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Whiplash Injuries : In Depth - Basic Anatomy

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Basic Anatomy

Know Your Neck: The Cervical Spine
When your neck's bones, disks, and muscles are in good condition, they allow you to move your head freely and without pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:March 29, 2004
Anatomy of a Normal Spine
The spinal column is a stack of bones (vertebrae) that are separated by soft pads of tissue (disks). Each of these bones has a canal that runs top to bottom. Together these canals form a tunnel called the spinal canal.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Parts of a Hand
When your hands are healthy they perform an amazing array of tasks including feats of strength.
Source:StayWell
Date:September 8, 2005
How Your Hip Works
A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain.The hip joint is one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints. It's a ball-and-socket joint. This helps the hip remain stable even during twisting and extreme ranges of motion. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
The Kneecap (Patella) and Knee Joint
The kneecap provides leverage for your muscles as they bend and straighten the leg. It also protects the knee joint.
Source:StayWell
Date:September 8, 2005
How Your Knee Works
A healthy knee allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. A healthy knee bends easily and rotates slightly. The joint absorbs stress and moves smoothly. This allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Parts of a Foot
Your foot is made up of soft tissue and bones that work together to form a healthy, functioning, and pain-free foot.
Source:StayWell
Date:September 8, 2005
Understanding Joint Pain
Sprained ankles and wrists, arthritic knees and hips and torn rotator cuffs all have one thing in common: They result in joint pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 16, 2007
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