The spine is made up of vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs that allow movement and provide shock absorption. Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in evaluating the spine for conditions like fractures, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and tumors. Imaging modalities like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and bone scans can detect abnormalities and aid physicians in diagnosing and treating various spinal disorders.

1. The spine From diagnostic imaging text book Grainger ch 55
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