The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein promoting tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell ...

The cave, known as Grotte à Hominidés, contains assemblages of jawbones, teeth, and vertebrae dating back to 773,000 years ...

For patients who may benefit from such scans, it's unclear whether including the spine as well as the sacroiliac joint ...

The fossilized lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler, as well as teeth, a thigh bone, and some vertebrae, were unearthed ...

The back supports the body’s weight and allows for flexible movement while protecting vital organs and nerve structures. It comprises the spine, nerves, and other crucial elements. Problems with the ...

Disc desiccation occurs when the tissues of the discs between the vertebrae become dehydrated. They may heal on their own, but sometimes people require surgery to treat the condition. The spine is ...

Odds of vertebral compression fractures or surgical intervention were significantly lower among GLP-1 RA users.

How long does it take a broken neck to heal? -- Fatumata Tarawally, 14, Silver Spring It depends on which part of your neck you broke and how wobbly the break left you. "A broken neck" means a ...

Though both giraffes and humans have the same number of individual neck bones (known as vertebrae), the two species also have size and structural differences. Just like humans, giraffes are said to ...

In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...