Example Sentences for obstructive. 1  There is no obstructive limit to the achievements of the army of labor. 2  The masters had been selfish and obstructive, the men selfish, silly, and light-headed. 3  It is disgraceful, however, for the citizen to remain indifferent or obstructive, to grumble over the cost.
1 60-70% of thoracolumbar spine fractures in adults occur at T12, L1 and L2, with 90% of all fractures being seen between T11 and L4. 2  It is therefore important that T11/T12 is included on all trauma lumbar spine films.
The thoracic vertebrae are the rib bearing vertebrae. In order to simplify the mechanics of expanding the chest to breath, the thoracic spine is designed to remain stiff and straight no matter what the body is doing. Spinal nerve emerges above the seventh cervical vertebra; spinal nerve emerges below it.