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Anatomical Regions In Physiotherapy

Anatomical Regions In Physiotherapy

Anatomical Regions Of The Spine Areas of the spine are divided up into regions, the common anatomical regions of the spine that are treated in physiotherapy include: Cervical region – Part of spinal column comprising the neck. Thoracic region – Part of spinal column comprising the thorax or chest. Lumbar region – Part of spinal… Read More >

Common Anatomical Terms Used When Discussing The Body

Common Anatomical Terms Used When Discussing The Body

The Anatomical Position When discussing anatomy, anatomical terms and the body it is useful to start by defining a standard position in which the human body is presented. This position is referred to as the anatomical position. A person adopting the “anatomical position” is standing up straight, with their arms at their sides and palms… Read More >