A answered. Once the bacteria from a cat scratch reaches the blood stream, cat scratch disease (CSD) can spread to various parts of the body. Swollen lymph nodes closest to the scratch or bite are the most noticeable symptom. Most often these are the lymph nodes in the head, neck or upper limbs.
The upper three regions comprise the remaining 24, and are grouped under the names cervical (7 vertebrae), thoracic (12 vertebrae) and lumbar (5 vertebrae), according to the regions they occupy. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebrae.
Most people have five vertebrae in their lumbar (lower back) region, which are named L1 to L5. However, some people possess an additional lumbar vertebra located below the L5.This extra vertebra, known as the L6, is called a transitional vertebra.ost people have five vertebrae in their lumbar (lower back) region, which are named L1 to L5. However, some people possess an additional lumbar vertebra located below the L5.