Anatomy of the Spine - NUCLEUS Medical Media

UPDATE, 11/2011: A new version of this animation is now available! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/KiriyiVZae8

This animation shows the anatomy of a typical cervical (neck) spine and intervertebral disc. Details include orientation of the cervical spine, movements of the spinal vertebrae, and movement of intervertebral discs. A cross-section of the intervertebral disk and spinal cord highlight the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, spinal cord, dura mater, spinal root, and spinal nerve.