Anatomy Case Study

Cervical- Smaller and lightly built

Thoracic- spinous process, costotransverse

Lumbar- Has the largest vertebral bodies.

Sacrum-sacral canal, sacral hiatus

Coccyx-Co1

2. Spine resembles a soft "S" shape. Provides movement and flexibility.

3. Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis

4. Kyphosis- decreased appetite, reduce space for internal organs, cause the stomach or abdomen to push forward and appear to stick out.

Lordosis-bladder or bowl difficulties

Scoliosis- Hurts lungs

5. Any of these conditions can cause very severe back pain

6. a. Usually scoliosis isn't as bad in kids or teens but since Ellen had the most pain before and after her first surgery, I'd say it could've comprised her lungs and breathing, and because she had a bit if kyphosis it could've compromised her stomach.

b. Usually her condition gets worse once people age but since she had a surgery when she was young I think her pain could've been worse. Even though her pain was still bad I think her condition would've caused her lungs to have problems and cause her to have a small appetite.

Inflammation and infection

Harrington rod is a surgical implant used to stretch the spine in order to correct abnormal curvature. Stainless steel.

Foreign materials in the body may cause a infection. Bacteria may have caused it.

a. A part of your brain shifts your body temperature upward because of pyrogens flowing through your bloodstream

b. Your body's response to a tissue injury. Involves release of vasoactive chemicals, which cause the blood vessels to dilate and increase blood flow to the area.

c. Nerves are being pinched

d. Swelling occurs whenever the organs, skin, or other parts of your body enlarge. It is typically the result of inflammation or a buildup of fluid

e. Buildup of dead leukocytes

Emotional Outlook

She probably felt like an outcast because none of her friends were going through what she was going...