Charles Harvey, D.O.
The regions of the spine are numbered in descending order from the brain. The cervical region (C1 to C8) is located in the neck and controls the back of the head, the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and diaphragm. The thoracic region (T1 to T12) is located in the upper back and controls the torso and parts of the arms. The upper lumbar (L1-L5) is located in the middle of the back just below the ribs and contols the hips and legs. Sacral segments (S1 to S5) are just below the upper lumbar region in the middle of the back. This region contols movement in the groin, toes, and some parts of the legs. The degree of injury may vary from patient to patient and can affect the body in different ways.
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