On the other hand, orthotics are a functional device, designed to correct and optimize our foot function. Some insoles also feature an arch support, however they tend to be mostly made of soft materials. As a result, the support they provide is often too weak to have any effect.
Vertebrae and Cervical Spinal Nerves. The cervical spine (sometimes abbreviated as c-spine in the medical world) begins at the base of the skull. Seven vertebrae make up the cervical spine with eight pairs of cervical nerves. The individual cervical vertebrae are abbreviated C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7. The cervical nerves are also abbreviated; they are C1 through C8.
Cervical. The first seven vertebrae, all in the neck. These are smaller and lightly built. Thoracic. Twelve vertebrae, each articulating with the twelve pairs of ribs. Lumbar. The lower five vertebrae, between the ribs and the sacrum.These have the largest vertebral bodies. Each of the three segments of the spine has a curve. The cervical spine and the lumbar curve both are convex anteriorly, while the thoracic spine curves the opposite way, convex posteriorly.Each vertebra is shaped a bit like a wedge to support these curves, especially noticeable with the five lumbar vertebrae.he first seven vertebrae, all in the neck. These are smaller and lightly built. Thoracic. Twelve vertebrae, each articulating with the twelve pairs of ribs. Lumbar. The lower five vertebrae, between the ribs and the sacrum.