1. Vertebral column 1 FUNCTIONS: 1. Support 2. Movement 3. Protection of CNS/PNS

2. Support 2

3. Movement 3

4. Protection of CNS/PNS 4

5. Bones 5

6. A typical vertebra 6

7. 7

8. Vertebral canal 8

10. Spinal Nerves and plexus

11. 11

12. 12

13. Intervertebral Discs 13

14. Characteristic features of SVJ 14

15. JOINTS 15

16. Vertebral joints: a. between disks (symphysis) b. between arches (synovial) 16

17. 17 LIGAMENTS

18. I.V.Disc Prolapse 18

19. Sacrum and Coccyx 19

21. Lumbar Plexus

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24. IL = inguinal ligament IC = inguinal crease (a natural skin fold 4– 6 cm below the inguinal ligament), FA = femoral artery 24

25. Sacral Plexus

28. SCIATIC NERVE INJURY Commonly injured in following conditions: I.V.Disc Prolapse Dislocation of hip joint Piriformis syndrome Intramuscular injection 28

29. Intramuscular injection 29

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32. Dislocation of hip joint 32