The thoracic spine is a segment of the vertebral column comprised of 12 vertebrae, and the lumbar spine by the 5 lower vertebrae. Watch the full video to learn more about the differences between the thoracic and lumber spines:
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The vertebral column is commonly known as the spine or backbone. It is made up of five regions, the cervical region, the thoracic region, the lumbar region, the sacral region, and the coccygeal region. On the full version of this tutorial, we’ll be focusing on the thoracic and lumbar regions.
The thoracic spine is made up of 12 thoracic vertebrae and its main function is to provide stability. Unlike other sections of the vertebral column, the thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs to form a strong, bony enclosure called the thoracic cage, which houses and protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs. In terms of mobility, the thoracic spine assists with rotation of the vertebral column.
The lumbar spine consists of 5 lumbar vertebrae, which are the largest vertebrae of the spine due to the fact that they support the weight of the upper body. The lumbar spine is more mobile than the thoracic spine and is responsible for movements including: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and some rotation.
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