Intervertebral disc space infections involve the space between adjacent vertebrae. It can develop from direct open spinal trauma, infections in surrounding areas and from bacteria that spreads to a vertebra from the blood. Vertebral osteomyelitis is the most common form of vertebral infection. Most postoperative infections occur between three days and three months after surgery. Infection may be caused by bacteria or fungal organisms and can occur after surgery. Spinal infections can be classified by the anatomical location involved: the vertebral column, intervertebral disc space, the spinal canal and adjacent soft tissues. Composed of tendons, the rotator cuff and associated muscles hold the ball tightly within the glenohumeral joint at the top of the upper arm bone (humerus).Spinal Infections | American Association of Neurological Surgeons A closed space between 2 moving surfaces that has a small amount of lubricating fluid inside located between the rotator cuff muscle layer and the outer layer of large, bulky muscles. These help support and rotate the shoulder in many directions.Д«ursa. The rotator cuff tendons are a group of tendons that connect the deepest layer of muscles to the humerus. The tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. The roof (highest point) of the shoulder that is formed by a part of the scapula. Ligaments that connect the clavicle to the scapula by attaching to the coracoid processДЄcromion. Ligaments that attach the clavicle to the acromion The joint capsule is a group of ligaments that connect the humerus to the socket of the shoulder joint on the scapula to stabilize the shoulder and keep it from dislocating. A white, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue that holds joints together and connects the various bones, including the following: A ball-and-socket joint that facilitates forward, circular, and backward movement of the shoulder.

This is where the clavicle meets the acromion. This is where the clavicle meets the sternum.ДЄcromioclavicular (AC) joint. These facilitate movement and include the following: These include the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the upper arm bone (humerus). The shoulder is made up of several layers, including the following:Д«ones. This is the part of the pelvis that forms the hip joint. This is the lower, anterior or front part of the pelvis. This is the broad, flaring portion of the pelvis. This is formed by the fusion of 4 originally separated coccygeal bones. A spade-shaped bone that is formed by the fusion of 5 originally separate sacral vertebrae.Д¬occyx (also called the tail bone). The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs. (* By adulthood, the 5 sacral vertebrae fuse to form 1 bone, and the 4 coccygeal vertebrae fuse to form 1 bone.) Facts about the pelvis The cervical area consists of 7 bony parts in the neck the thoracic spine consists of 12 bony parts in the back area the lumbar spine consists of 5 bony segments in the lower back area 5 sacral* bones and 4 coccygeal* bones (the number of coccygeal bones can vary from 3 to 5). The vertebral column, also called the spine or backbone, is made up of multiple vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks and classified into 4 distinct areas.

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