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 Cervical vertebrae - definition of Cervical vertebrae in Encyclopedia
The most distinctive characteristic of this bone is the strong odontoid process which rises perpendicularly from the upper surface of the body.
These two parts are joined, outside the foramen, by a bar of bone which exhibits a deep sulcus on its upper surface for the passage of the corresponding spinal nerve.
Its chief peculiarity is that it has no body, and this is due to the fact that the body of the atlas has fused with that of the next vertebra.
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Cervical_vertebrae   (901 words)

  
 SpineSource Cervical Disc Herniation (Herniated Disc)
The functions of the cervical vertebrae– spinal cord and artery pathways, support, and movement – make them especially significant for spinal health.
The seven cervical (neck) vertebrae support the head, allowing rotation and movement and providing pathways for the spinal cord and the cervical nerves.
The cervical nerves are responsible for controlling the neck, arms and upper body.
http://www.spinesource.com/Back-Pain-Disorders/cervical-disc-herniation.html   (1093 words)

  
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Sacral vertebrae (5) ‑ vertebrae are fused; lateral mass represents fused transverse processes; medial crest = fused spinous processes; anterior and posterior sacral foramina = intervertebral foramina for sacral spinal nerves; sacro‑iliac joint transmits weight from vertebrae to pelvis.
Lumbar vertebrae (5) ‑ large bodies, pedicles, laminae and transverse processes; articular facets are oriented in a sagittal plane.
Interspinous and Supraspinous ligaments ‑ connect spines of vertebrae; greatly thickened in cervical region to form Ligamentum nuchae (extends from external occipital protuberance of skull to spine of the seventh cervical vertebra; supports head and neck and provides for muscle attachments).
http://musom.marshall.edu/anatomy/grosshom/z_vertebral_column.htm   (873 words)

  
 Virtual Hospital: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Opus V: Skeletal System: Cervical Vertebrae
The seventh cervical vertebra (vertebra prominens) is responsible for the palpable prominence ot the dorsum of the neck in 70% of individuals; the sixth cervical is the next most frequent in forming this prominence (20%), and the spinous process of the first thoracic is the least frequent (10%).
Occasionally all the cervical spines, with the exception of the second, are nonbifid.
The blocked vertebra exhibited fusion of vertebral bodies and laminae and the spines, transverse processes and pedicles remained independent.
http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/anatomy/AnatomicVariants/SkeletalSystem/Text/CervicalVertebrae.html   (2665 words)

  
 Cervical Spine
A three-dimensional parametric model of the cervical spine for finite element analysis.
Applications of a three-dimensional parametric model of the cervical spine: An evaluation of load-sharing and stiffness in fixed and dynamic plates during cervical spine fusion.
It has been suggested in current literature that the rigid fixation of the cervical plates may be responsible for the elimination of the mechanical loads that are important in graft healing.
http://www.uic.edu/labs/brl/cervical1.htm   (665 words)

  
 NECK PAIN - ANATOMY
The cervical spine has many important functions which include providing support and mobility to the head and neck, providing essential information for the balance and coordination of the body, and protection for the upper spinal cord and associated spinal nerves.
The cervical spine is the most flexible region of the spine, providing the most generous amounts of flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation.
The cervical spine is structurally and functionally unique from the other areas of the spinal column.
http://www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_healthconditions/neckpain/nkpn_anatomy.html   (498 words)

  
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Cervical Spondylosis is a degenerative disease affecting the joints of the cervical vertebrae (Bones of the back of neck) with deposition of minerals in the discs (cushions), which is present in between the vertebral bones.
The warmth obtained from the shortwave diathermy current relaxes the muscle and the pain is relieved.
In advanced cases of Cervical Spondylosis, spinal cord is affected and may also lead to paralysis of the arm.
http://wap.medindia.net/patients/PatientInfo/cervicalspondylosis.htm   (1791 words)

  
 NASS - Anatomical Functions
The cervical nerve roots connect to the upper body and arms and hands, and the nerve roots in the thoracic spine go to the chest and abdomen.
There are 12 thoracic vertebrae with one rib attached on each side, to create a thoracic cage, which protects the internal organs of the chest.
The thoracic spine is less mobile than the cervical and lumbar spine because of the thoracic cage.
http://www.spine.org/fsp/anatomy-functions.cfm   (2330 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis results from chronic degeneration of the cervical spine including the cushions between the neck vertebrae (cervical disks) and joints between the bones of the cervical spine.
Surgical procedures may involve removal of bone and disc tissue impinging on the nerves of the spinal cord and stabilization of the neck by fusing the cervical vertebrae.
Surgical decompression of the spinal cord in the neck may be recommended for severe pain or for significant loss of movement, sensation, or function.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000436.htm   (792 words)

  
 eMedicine - Fractures, Cervical Spine : Article by Emilio Belaval, MD
Physical: Clinical evaluation of the cervical spine in a patient with blunt trauma is unreliable.
O'Malley KF, Ross SE: The incidence of injury to the cervical spine in patients with craniocerebral injury.
In a study of surgical residents' ability to predict cervical injuries on the basis of clinical examination alone, sensitivity and specificity were 46% and 94%, respectively.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic189.htm   (6592 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Vertebra Article
There are 33 vertebrae in humans, including the five that are fused to form the sacrum and the four coccygeal bones.
The vertebrae (singular: vertebra) are those bones which compose the spine in vertebrates.
The vertebrae are those bones which compose the spine in vertebrates.
http://www.ipedia.com/vertebra.html   (296 words)

  
 Cervical Arthritis
The cervical spine consists of seven distinct vertebral bodies that are separated by intervertebral discs.
For example, if the compression of the nerve or spinal cord cannot be relieved and the pain is unremitting, surgery may be necessary to relieve the pain.
Written by DynoMed.com, Indianapolis, IN Cervical arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the upper spine causing pain in the neck.
http://www.biochemics.com/cervical.html   (718 words)

  
 Anatomy Tables - Deep Back & Spinal Cord
the coccyx results from the fusion of the four coccygeal vertebrae; it may be a single bone or the first coccygeal vertebra may be separated from the other three; it articulates with the fifth sacral segment; coccygeal vertebrae are reduced in complexity, having no pedicles, laminae or spines.
This does not often occur in the cervical spine as the transverse processes of vertebrae here have chutes or grooves in which the spinal nerves lie.
a vertebra has two parts: the vertebral body and the vertebral arch; there are 33 vertebrae total: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 fused to form the sacrum, 4 coccygeal; features of a typical vertebra include: body, pedicles, transverse processes, laminae, articular processes, spinous process
http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/back/spinalcord_tables.html   (2907 words)

  
 Cervical Fracture
These are the cervical vertebrae, which support your head and connect it to the shoulders and body.
Injury to the spinal cord at the level of the cervical spine can lead to temporary or permanent quadriplegia, paralyzing the entire body from the neck down.
They may also have pain spreading from the neck to the shoulders or arms, resulting from the vertebra compressing a nerve.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=218&topcategory=Neck   (479 words)

  
 The Vertebral Column
The cervical and lumbar curves are not present in an infant.
It consists of four or five sacral vertebrae in a child, which become fused into a single bone after age 26.
is located at the top of the spine and is composed of cervical vertebrae.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/humananatomy/skeletal/backbone/backbone.html   (477 words)

  
 CERVICAL STENOSIS & MYELOPATHY
The cervical spine (neck) is made up of a series of connected bones called vertebrae.
Cervical spine X-rays may not provide enough information to confirm cervical stenosis, but may rule out other conditions.
The stabilizing of the spine, called a fusion, places a bone graft (implant) between cervical segments to support the spine and compensate for the bone and discs that have been removed.
http://www.spine.org/articles/cervicalstenosis.cfm   (2066 words)

  
 Cervical Vertebrae
The spine is made up of three groups of bones called "vertebrae." The seven "cervical vertebrae" comprise the bony axis of the neck.
Also, the "spinous processes" of the second through the fifth cervical vertebrae are uniquely forked.
It has practically no body or spine and appears as a bony ring with two transverse processes.
http://www.innerbody.com/text/skel51.html   (181 words)

  
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Lumbar vertebrae are characterized by massive bodies and robust spinous and transverse processes.
The sacrum is composed of five fused vertebrae, and there are two coccygeal vertebrae which are sometimes fused (fig.
Typical cervical vertebrae have large spinal canals, oval shaped vertebral bodies, and articular facets oriented abiquely (fig.
http://www.emory.edu/ANATOMY/AnatomyManual/back.html   (2141 words)

  
 Cervical Radiculopathy
After muscle spasms subside, your orthopaedic surgeon may prescribe a cervical traction device or other types of physical therapy such as heat or cold therapies, electrical stimulation, or isometric and stretching exercises.
For example, an injury to the vertebrae or disks in your neck (your cervical vertebrae) could result in pain, numbness or weakness in your shoulder, arm, wrist or hand.
That's because the nerves that extend out from between the cervical vertebrae provide sensation and trigger movement in these areas, this condition is called cervical radiculopathy (ra-dick-you-lop'-a-thee).
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=179&topcategory=Neck   (480 words)

  
 American Family Physician: Cervical Spine Radiographs in the Trauma Patient
This view is insufficient to exclude a cervical spine fracture and frequently must be repeated in the radiographic department.[11,12] The patient's neck should remain immobilized until a full cervical spine series can be obtained in the radiographic department.
Some concern has been expressed about case reports suggesting that "occult" cervical spine fractures will be missed if asymptomatic trauma patients do not undergo radiography of the cervical spine.[10] On review, however, most of the reported cases did not meet the low-risk criteria in Table 1.
If there is a question of ligamentous injury (focal neck pain and minimal malalignment of the lateral cervical x-ray [meeting the criteria in Table 2]) and the cervical films show no evidence of instability or fracture, flexion-extension views should be obtained.[17,19] These radiographs should only be obtained in conscious patients who are able to cooperate.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_2_59/ai_53730234   (1150 words)

  
 Cervical Spine Pain -- eCureMe.com
The 7 cervical vertebrae protect the spinal cord -- a collection of nerves carrying electrical messages from the brain to different parts of the body.
It is comprised of 7 cervical vertebrae (bones of the spine), disks (gelatinlike
There may be pressure on the nerves, producing pain, tingling, numbness, or an electrical sensation in the fingers, hands, arms, or shoulders.
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Cervical_Spine_Pain.asp   (1078 words)

  
 Neuroscience for Kids - Spinal Cord
Although the spinal column is somewhat flexible, some of the vertebrae in the lower parts of the spinal column become fused.
The spinal cord is located in the vertebral foramen and is made up of 31 segments: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal.
This pattern is caused by the many axons going up to the brain from all levels of the spinal cord AND there are many axons traveling from the brain down to different segments of the spinal cord.
http://faculty.washington.edu/~chudler/spinal.html   (693 words)

  
 Degenerative Disc Disease and spine information at MedicineNet.com
Each vertebrae has a spinous process, which is a bony prominence behind the spinal cord that shields the cord's nerve tissue.
The bony spine is designed so that vertebrae "stacked" together can provide a movable support structure while also protecting the spinal cord (nervous tissue that extends down the spinal column from the brain) from injury.
The spine has seven vertebrae in the neck (cervical vertebrae), twelve vertebrae in the mid-back (thoracic vertebrae), and five vertebrae in the low back (lumbar vertebrae).
http://www.medicinenet.com/degenerative_disc/article.htm   (702 words)

  
 YourSurgery.Com®-Cervical Discectomy
Surgery for a ruptured or herniated cervical disk is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for neck pain that usually includes pain radiating into an arm.
The spinal cord and the part of the nerve roots within the spinal canal are enclosed in a fibrous sac called the dura.
The normal cervical spine is composed of seven building blocks called vertebrae (labeled C1 through C7) that sit on the thoracic (chest) spine (Figure 1)
http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=6&Proc=12   (356 words)

  
 SpineAbilene - spine anatomy, spinal column, cervical spine, lumbar and sacrum, muscles, joints
The cervical vertebrae protect the spinal cord that attaches to the brain.
Nerve impingements in the cervical area can cause pain to radiate into the shoulder and arm.
Consequently, this area of the spine is more stable and is generally less susceptible to injury.
http://www.spineabilene.com/anatomy.html   (903 words)

  
 A New Method of Predicting Mandibular Length Increment on the Basis of Cervical Vertebrae
The third reason may be that the mandibular bone is located next to the cervical vertebrae.
In this study, Japanese girls were examined because of sex-dependent differences with regard to the timing of morphological changes in cervical vertebral bodies.
Recently, many studies have focused on skeletal-maturation evaluation using cervical vertebrae.
http://www.arabmedmag.com/issue-30-12-2004/dentistry/main03.htm   (2819 words)

  
 Compression Fracture of Cervical Spine
If the C7 vertebra is not clearly seen, a repeat lateral view using other means such as Swimmer's view (if the patient can move the arm), or trauma oblique views must be obtained to clearly see the entire cervical vertebrae.
The first plain film study for evaluation of the cervical spine in a patient after trauma is a lateral view in the cervical collar.
On lateral radiograph of the cervical spine with shoulder traction, the C7 vertebra is clearly visible.
http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/122/full.html   (418 words)

  
 Cervical Spine Anatomy (Neck)
The purpose of the cervical spine is to contain and protect the spinal cord, support the skull, and enable diverse head movement (e.g., rotate side to side, bend forward and backward).
The cervical bones - the vertebrae - are smaller in size when compared to other spinal vertebrae.
The cervical spine begins at the base of the skull.
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1021.html   (378 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Cervical Spine: Books: Charles R., M.D. Clark,Charles R. Clark,Thomas B. Ducker,Cervical Spine Research ...
The Degenerative Cervical Spine by Marek, M.D. palski
Prepared by internationally recognized members of The Cervical Spine Research Society, this volume is the definitive source of information on basic and clinical research, new diagnostic techniques, and current therapeutic strategies.
Customers interested in The Cervical Spine may also be interested in
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0397515359?v=glance   (825 words)

  
 Pressures Exerted Against the Cervical Vertebrae by the Standard and Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Randomized, ...
Cervical Spine Motion During Airway Management: A Cinefluoroscopic Study of the Posteriorly Destabilized Third Cervical Vertebrae in Human Cadavers
Segmental Cervical Spine Movement with the Intubating Laryngeal Mask During Manual In-Line Stabilization in Patients with Cervical Pathology Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery
effect of these pressures on cervical spine (C-spine) movement.
http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/5/1296   (756 words)

  
 Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Herniated disk
Pressure from the vertebrae above and below may cause the nucleus pulposus to be forced outward, placing pressure on a spinal nerve and causing considerable pain and damage to the nerve.
The sacrum is composed of five fused vertebrae, which are connected to four fused vertebrae forming the coccyx.
However, disk herniation can also occur in the cervical spine.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0006/ai_2601000668   (1005 words)

  
 cervical - definition of cervical by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Sherrington, by experiments on dogs, showed that many of the usual marks of emotion were present in their behaviour even when, by severing the spinal cord in the lower cervical region, the viscera were cut off from all communication with the brain, except that existing through certain cranial nerves.
I was lifted lightly from the ground, and I felt an intolerable pressure forcing my head back and back until the strain upon the cervical spine was more than I could bear.
cervical - of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; "cervical cancer"
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cervical   (236 words)

  
 The Big Story on Bones
Finally, all the way at the bottom of the spine is the coccyx (say: cok-sicks), which is made of four fused vertebrae.
There are five types of vertebrae in the spine, and each does a different kind of job:
Below the cervical vertebrae are the thoracic (say: thuh-rah-sick) vertebrae, and there are 12 in all.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/bones_SW_p2.html   (488 words)

  
 AllRefer Health - Cervical Vertebrae - Neck X-Ray: Pictures & Images (Cervical Spine X-Ray, X-Ray - Neck)
AllRefer Health - Cervical Vertebrae - Neck X-Ray: Pictures and Images (Cervical Spine X-Ray, X-Ray - Neck)
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Alternate Names : Cervical Spine X-Ray, X-Ray - Neck
http://health.allrefer.com/health/neck-x-ray-cervical-vertebrae.html   (266 words)

  
 SCOI Presents Anatomy of the Spine
The normal anatomy of the spine is usually described by dividing up the spine into 3 major sections: the cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar spine.
The spinous process is the bone you can feel when running your hands down your back.
There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and 5 lumbar vertebrae.
http://www.scoi.com/spinanat.htm   (416 words)

  
 The pterosaur Database - Pterosaur Cervical Vertebrae
Pteranodon is a large pterosaur with a completely fused atlo-axis vertebra articulating with the skull.
Almost all of the bones of the spine in Pteranodon were filled with air.
These vertebrae, like most Ornithocheirid cervicals show large pneumatic foramina.
http://www.pterosaur.co.uk/identify/vert/vert2.htm   (426 words)

  
 Cervical definition - Cancer information on MedicineNet.com
That is why cervical vertebrae and cervical cancer involve quite disparate parts of the anatomy joined only by the meaning of the word "cervix".
Cervical Cancer - Medical information about cancer of the cervix, diagnosis, prevention, symptoms, and cervical cancer treatment
Cervical: Having to do with any kind of neck including the neck on which the head is perched and the neck of the uterus.
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2679   (214 words)

  
 Cervical Vertebrae Overview
There are 24 vertebrae in the spine; the first seven (C1-C7) are cervical (cervix="neck").
This last cervical vertebra is also called "vertebra prominens".
The vertebra on the right (C7) has a prominent nonbifid spinous process that can be felt at the base of the neck.
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/vert/cerv.htm   (120 words)

  
 Cervical 1
These vertebrae are distinguished from those of other regions of the spinal column by having a transverse foramen in each transverse process.
In humans (as in most mammals) there are seven cervical vertebrae that support the neck.
The first two cervical vertebrae are specialized for articulating with the skull.
http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/aplab/Table_of_Contents/Lab_03/Cervical_1/cervical_1.html   (135 words)

  
 Anatomical Models - Vertebrae
Functional model that includes the spinal cord and nerve branches.
This model features 4 removable pairs of life-size lumbar vertebrae in 3 stages of degeneration.
Life-size model of the sacrum, coccyx and 3 vertebrae depicts spondylolysis and spondylolitheis
http://www.chirocliniconline.com/acc/vertebrae.htm   (298 words)

  
 Motion Analysis of Cervical Vertebrae During Whiplash Loading
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
The motion of the cervical spine was recorded using cineradiography.
In the flexion-extension group, C6 rotated backward before the upper vertebrae in the early phase; thus, the cervical spine showed a flexion position (initial flexion).
http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/ABSTRACTS/Motion_Analysis_of_Cervical.shtml   (286 words)

  
 Cervical Vertebrae
Performance Assessment: The outcome for each learner will determine how well they listened, worked in cooperative learning groups, followed directions and therefore, successfully completed the objectives.
This lesson was developed to show through the use of diagrams and models the function of the cervical vertebrae and how easy it is to damage the cervical vertebrae.
Thread needle with black or red thread, and "stitch" through marshmallow near the upper rice cake with a single thread.
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi9504.html   (271 words)

  
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http://www.sjsu.edu/at/docs/188TheSpine.ppt   (531 words)

  
 Search Results for "Cervical"
...muscles of the neck may be arranged into the following groups: 1 I. Superficial Cervical.
They number thirty-one pairs, which are grouped as follows: Cervical, 8; Thoracic, 12; Lumbar, 5; Sacral, 5; Coccygeal, 1.
...(Pars Cervicalis S. Sympathici) The cervical portion of the sympathetic trunk consists of three ganglia, distinguished, according to their positions, as the superior,...
http://www.bartleby.com/cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=col107%amp;query=Cervical   (291 words)

  
 Developmental Biology Online: Why Do Mammals Have But Seven Cervical Vertebrae?
The specification of the cervical vertebrae is seen to be associated with certain Hox genes.
Further, she suggests that studies are also needed to see if the pleiotropy of Hox gene functions (i.e., their ability to regulate both axial specification and cell proliferation) holds under specific cases.
One of the great questions of comparative vertebrate anatomy is the constant number of mammalian cervical vertebrae.
http://www.devbio.com/article.php?ch=11&id=115   (800 words)

  
 Resource Library: Find information on Neck X-ray at MerckSource
The neck X-ray involves the 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae that are separated by flat pads of cartilage which cushion the vertebrae.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
The test will detect abnormalities such as fractures, dislocations, thinning of the bone (osteoporosis), and deformities in the curvature of the spine.
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hc_women_content_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcnszSzcontentzSzadamzSzencyzSzarticlezSz003805zPzhtm   (503 words)

  
 Cat Skeleton 1
Note that there are 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae, which is the same number found in most mammals.
There are 13 thoracic vertebrae, which in addition to their function of axial support, bear the ribs.
Examine the vertebral column of the cat and compare it with those of the frog and bird.
http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/zoolab/Table_of_Contents/Lab-9b/Cat_Skeleton_1/cat_skeleton_1.htm   (106 words)

  
 Cervical Vertebrae - Medical Illustration
This medical exhibit depicts the anatomy of the cervical vertebrae from an antero-lateral (front, turned slightly) view.
Cervical Vertebrae with Vertebral Artery, Lateral View - AG00019
To license this image for other purposes, click here.
http://www.doereport.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=3652   (387 words)

  
 Vertebrae Anatomy Tutorial
12 thoracic vertebrae that articulate with the 12 pairs of ribs
1 coccyx or "tailbone" which is a fusion of 4 coccygeal vertebrae
These fibrocartilage discs form strong joints and absorb spinal compression shock.
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/vert/vertut.htm   (152 words)

  
 Image Analysis Techniques for Characterizing Disc Space Narrowing in Cervical Vertebrae Interfaces
Keywords: degenerative disk disease, disc space narrowing, image processing, cervical spine disorders, K-means, self organizing maps.
Image analysis techniques are introduced for evaluating disc space narrowing of cervical vertebrae interfaces from x-ray images.
K-means and self organizing map clustering techniques are applied to estimate the degree of disc space narrowing using a four grade (0-3) scoring system, where 0 and 3 represent normal spacing and significant narrowing, respectively.
http://archive.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/antani/discSpace/discSpace.php   (167 words)

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