This article looks at the anatomy of the back, including bones, muscles, and nerves. It also covers some common conditions and injuries that can affect the back. Anatomy.

Anatomy of the Back Muscles. Story by Brett Sears, PT • 1y. Medically reviewed by David Strosberg, MDMedically reviewed by David Strosberg, MD.

The spine is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person's back. It helps with stability, structure, and movement. Learn more here.

Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine. In technical terms, your spinal column at the mid and upper back levels is called the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 spinal bones connected to ...