Assessment and Treatment of Low Back Pain Steven Stanos, DO Medical Director Center for Pain Management Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Asst. Professor,
Chapter 9 Spinal Injuries. Objectives Describe the basic anatomy of the spine. Explain common spinal injuries that occur with athletic participation.
The Skeleton Consists of bones, cartilage, joints, and ligaments Composed of 206 named bones grouped into two divisions Axial skeleton (80 bones) Appendicular.
