Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs and support your rib cage.Excessive curvature in the thoracic spine, ...

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest movable bones of the backbone. Their large size and bone strength is necessary because these vertebrae support more weight than the upper two segments of the ...

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was injured on Tuesday after slipping and falling on wet stairs at a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula. Reports indicate he broke some ribs and fractured his T7 ...

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD Key Takeaways The ilium, a bone that forms part of the pelvis, helps bear weight and supports the spine when you stand and move.Ilium pain can be caused by ...

Anterolisthesis is an atypical alignment of bones in the spine, usually affecting the lower back. It occurs when an upper vertebra slips forward on the one below, leading to pain and other symptoms.