The muscle between the abdomen and thorax; main muscle of normal breathing.

The back part of the head. The base of the skull.

Arthritis of the spine.

The fibrous band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. It is mainly composed of collagen.

See Spine.

nonspecific term used to describe pain below the cervical spine

Causing the death of bacteria.

Inhibiting or retarding the growth of bacteria.

DERVIN ROD - For scoliosis fixation; a multiple level rod that is fixed with oblique spinous process to contralateral lamina screws.

Paralysis of facial muscles (usually one side) due to facial nerve dysfunction of unknown cause.