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Spinal Anatomy Center

Understanding spinal anatomy will help you better understand your spine condition, so look through the SpineUniverse Spinal Anatomy Center to learn how your spine works.  How many vertebrae do you have?  Where does the spinal cord fit into the spine's anatomy?  Which spinal curves should you have?

The spine is intricate, an impressive column of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, nerves, and the spinal cord, and we have all the detailed information you need about spinal anatomy here.

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Vertebral Column

Get an expert-written spinal anatomy lesson on the vertebral column (your spine) by reading this article.

Thoracic Spine

The thoracic spine is your upper back, and it has 12 vertebrae. Learn more about this spinal region. Includes helpful illustrations.

Spinal Curves

Spinal curves are either kyphotic or lordotic. In a normal spine there are four types of spinal curvatures important to balance, flexibility, and stress absorption and distribution.

Facet Joints of the Spine Anatomy

A joint is where 2 or more bones are joined. Joints allow motion (articulation). The joints in the spine are commonly called facet joints, and you can learn about the anatomy of spinal joints in this article.

Lumbar Spine Surgery: Will You Need Surgery for Your Lower Back Pain?

You have lower back pain: Will you need surgery? Detailed article to help you understand your lower back pain treatment options.

Lumbar Spine

Basic overview article on the lumbar spine (the low back). Learn lumbar spine anatomy so that you can better understand your low back pain.
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