Hey, [livejournal.com profile] ethel!

Nov. 14th, 2007 10:48 am
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Hey Ethel - an artist friend wants to know about how vertebrae moves in cats, like which parts of the spine have what range of motion. It's true, now when I think about backs and cats, my thoughts turn to you. (others are welcome to chime in, too!)

Date: 2007-11-14 07:16 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
There are 3 joints in between any given pairs of vertebrae. Two articular process joints and the main disc.

Range of motion is tricky, because any given joint can slide in all 3 dimensions as well as rotate in any given direction. But the whole segment will bend as a result of these three joints working together. The amount of twist placed on any joint will limit its ability to translate for instance. The range of motion in a spine is the cumulative effect of all these mini motions at each segment. Usually measured in the 2-10° range, but varying from vertebrae to vertebrae.

Tough question, harder to find a straight answer for. I told you how I used to model spinal biomechanics right?

Date: 2007-11-14 07:26 pm (UTC)
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Duh, should have known to ask you! :)

Date: 2007-11-14 08:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ethel.livejournal.com
Question forwarded to [livejournal.com profile] mskitty23 who is also a back gimp and is a cat expert.

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