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coccyx

The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called tailbone. … [Read more...]

brachial plexus

A network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the arm and hand. … [Read more...]

backbone

The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid … [Read more...]

spinal column

The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The spinal column encloses the spinal cord and the fluid … [Read more...]

SB-715992

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. SB-715992 blocks a protein that tumor cells need to divide. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor. Also called … [Read more...]

sacrum

The large, triangle-shaped bone in the lower spine that forms part of the pelvis. It is made of 5 fused bones of the spine. … [Read more...]

tailbone

The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called coccyx. … [Read more...]

Ankylosing Spondylitis

The form of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine. It occurs predominantly in young males and produces pain and stiffness as a result of inflammation of the … [Read more...]