The lumbar region is located between the thoracic (chest) region of the spine and the sacrum, a large bone at the base of the spine. The lumbar spine usually curves slightly inward, called lordosis.

Diagnosis of the cervical rib is simply made by a chest radiograph and cervical spine films ... and lysis of these cervical bands. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome, whether or not complicated ...

Hold the weights at shoulder level with palms facing each other. Pull your ribs down and tuck your pelvis under slightly so that it’s parallel to the floor—you should feel your core engage.

Particular attention is paid to the long thoracic nerve ... process of the T1 vertebra. The various cervical bands are resected as they are encountered. The rib is resected in small pieces ...