Neck Pain: Cervical Spine & Disc Anatomy

www.nucleusinc.com Nucleus Medical Media’s 3D medical animation shows the source of neck pain problems with the anatomy of a typical cervical (neck) spine and intervertebral disc. Details include orientation of the cervical spine, movements of the spinal vertebrae, and movement of intervertebral discs. A cross-section of the intervertebral disk and spinal cord highlight the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, spinal cord, dura mater, spinal root, and spinal nerve. Nucleus Medical Art is a leading creator and licensor of medical illustrations, 3D medical animations and interactive multimedia for medical devices, pharmaceutical companies, education, biotechnology, marketing agencies, lawyers, and more. Online at http

25 Comments

dipusauravMarch 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm

very good.

Petep623March 2nd, 2010 at 2:10 pm

Ok, not too bad. Some audio to go along with the demonstration would be nice.

pupfatherMarch 2nd, 2010 at 3:08 pm

you are my teacher

thank you very much

Wonderful75March 2nd, 2010 at 3:26 pm

great!!!!its more easy to learn anatomy then study anatomy of books…thank you very much!!!

ShakibersMarch 2nd, 2010 at 3:51 pm

true say

2528angelMarch 2nd, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Great information, specially the heart attack, It hurst, and scary. Thanks for the videos. I can see all of them. I love to learn new things. Thanks again…

bla7091March 2nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Not being schooled in this in any way, it looks very decent and educational

YurNotSpecialMarch 2nd, 2010 at 5:11 pm

Take a closer look bud.

medusa22277March 2nd, 2010 at 5:44 pm

muy bien explicado

geez15March 2nd, 2010 at 6:19 pm

Wow educational, interesting and relaxing! Love the animation. Well done!

dakaha1March 2nd, 2010 at 6:48 pm

MAGNIFICO

connie59doMarch 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm

watching this and moving my head with it is so relaxing.

essaargeeMarch 2nd, 2010 at 7:41 pm

The rootlets and dorsal root (sensory) ganglion not shown. Nor the other coverings (meninges), denticulate ligament (used as reference landmark in spinal rootlet surgery). The intervertebral foramen that lets out the nerve (where it can get compressed) is also 2 b elicited.
Good vid, with limitations, as it is meant 4 different audience.
Thanx.

chiropractic47March 2nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments and axial decompression therapy helps me help 550 pv/week.

cvelleeMarch 2nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm

great. It bothers me, so I understand it now, somewhat better.

BrunoCThaiMarch 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm

But it’s good anyhow. Gives a good perspective of dorsal and ventral roots.

MegaPMetalMarch 2nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm

so many matters around the spinal cord they didnt show..too bad

econoniMarch 2nd, 2010 at 9:05 pm

Thanks for posting. Nice to see the physical structure of what is bothering me.

costia321March 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm

you just cant appreciate the dynamics of this brilliant video.

cerm90March 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 pm

thank You for the vids.They equal hours of boring reading.

bandypaulMarch 2nd, 2010 at 10:13 pm

herniated c678 4 years ago becoz of poor sleeping habit* (high pillows).Month of extreme pain on my right arm and eventually lost muscles around that area.Pain was gone after taking steroids( prednisone) and therapy.Never played basketball again but wanna see my neurologist and ask sdvice coz i miss sports a lot nowadays.I read that surgery wont do the job because its gonna reccur after 3 years.Why remove the whole disc when its the fluid and the nerve it struck is the culprit?

erinthenotsogreatMarch 2nd, 2010 at 11:06 pm

I love the music. Its so inspiring. Helped me stay focused while learning the anatomy of the spine. Thank you very much.

alterbridgefan99March 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 pm

omgosh I know. Sneezing makes it bad. I find for me, laughing hurts really really bad. And yeah, the pain at night wakes me up from me sleeping the way I sleep. And I’m also a photographer and the weight of the camera around my neck messes it up and makes everything spasam :(

eveakinMarch 3rd, 2010 at 12:11 am

Hello, yes- I have problems with washing my hair because I can not fling back my head and I have very long hair. I am afraid of catching cold because sneezing makes it worse. I also have problem with sleeping at night – I am used to sleeping on side ( or hip) but now I cant sleep this way. If I sleep so Im not able to move my neck in the morning. I also cant carry heavy things. I have herniated disc C6/7 4,7mm and disc C4/5 2,6mm and disc C7/Th1 – 2,9mm. Im desperate because I cant work . eva

wonderfultigerMarch 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 am

try Upper cervical care. nuuca, blair, knee chest….

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