Massage Therapy and Anatomy – Curves of the Spine
April 28, 2009 by whymassagetherapy
Filed under Anatomy
Response to question of April 19, 2009
Q: How are the movable vertebrae connected? In addition to movement, what other significant role do they play?
A: Intervertebral discs connect movable vertebrae, and they are also responsible for shock absorption.
Today’s Question:
Q: What are the 4 spinal curves present in the adult spine? Of these, which are considered “primary” curvatures, and why are they known as this?
