Understanding our backs - the spinal column
Cervical spinal nerves (also called cervical nerves) provide functional control and sensation to different parts of the body based on the spinal level.
The thoracic spinal nerves control the rib cage, lungs, diaphragm.
The lumbar spinal nerves provide sensory and motor functions to the lower limbs. The sacral plexus is a network of nerves which provide motor control to and receive sensory information from most of the pelvis and leg.
As you can see our spine is an engineering feat, so be sure to take care of it with proper lifting techniques and back care!
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