Site Accessibility Features: Skip to page menus


Reset Website Accessibility

Site Menus Section Skip to page content

Vertebrae

Just as the skull protects the brain, the bony spine protects the spinal cord. The spinal cord passes through multiple vertebrae to provide a neurologic highway that connects the brain to the rest of the body. Muscles intimately attach to the spine and allow movement and activity. Disorders of the spinal column may interfere with the bony structures of the spinal column (e.g.: arthritis), the muscles that attach to it (e.g.: trauma), or the nerves that pass through (e.g.: intervertebral disc disease or a “slipped disc”). Symptoms of spinal injury include: pain along the spine, weakness, inability to walk or stand, and restlessness. Spinal injury requires immediate veterinary attention.

Site Sidebar: Skip to end of sidebar

Browse By Species

Browse By System

In this section

Contact

(954) 989-8393 aycockcustomer@hotmail.com

Hours

Mon, Tue, Fri: 8 am- 5 pm Wed: 8 am- 6 pm Thur, Sat: 9 am- 1 pm

Location

5490 Stirling Road Davie, Florida, 33314

Follow Us Here

Get Directions

© 2025 Aycock Veterinary Hospital. Provided by ePet Websites | Powered by LifeLearn WebDVM