Quinn Brett Instagram – Cheers! Science time! Moving down, from our last science post, to the lumbar, sacral and coccyx sections of our spine. This region supports the upper parts of the spine—- all of our woes and ice cream weight, as well as bears the stress of lifting and carrying items. Lumbar vertebrae and nerves are L1 to L5, the nerves gives motion to our legs.
L1 and L2 = Hip bending and flexing
L3 = Knee straightening
L4 = Bend foot upward
L5 = Extended toe— point foot.
Further down, the sacrum is the section located at the base of the spine. It does not have discs separating the vertebrae, its five levels, S1 to S5, are fused together. The pelvis is connected to the spinal column at the sacrum section.
S1 = the hips and groin area
S2 = the back of the thighs
S3 = the medial buttock area- internal and external function of the anus and bladder
S4 & S5 affect the perineal area (internal and external sexual function)
Yup —given that SCIs severity is a spectrum means that peeing, pooping and sexual function individually are also on a spectrum of disappointing to unpredictable and beyond our voluntary control.
Lastly, is The coccyx #whatdidyoucallme. at the very base of the spinal column and is made of four vertebrae that are fused together also. This nerve provide partial innervation (along with S5) to several pelvic organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, bladder, and prostate.
Thanks for learning! | Posted on 24/Sep/2022 07:37:53
