The back is the area opposite the chest.
Back comes from Late Latin spathŭla (which can be translated as "spatula" or "shoulder blade" ), in turn derived from spatha (translatable as "shovel" ). The concept has several meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ).
The first meaning that appears in the dictionary refers to the posterior sector of the human being's body . The back, in this sense, extends from the waist to the shoulders .
Back features
It can be said that the back is opposite to the chest (the front part of the body, developed between the belly and the neck). Its extension is linked to the characteristics of the spinal column , while its width is related to the rib cage .
The back is made up of bones , muscles , nerves , tendons and ligaments . Its central area is made up of the vertebral column, also called the dorsal spine . The dorsal or thoracic vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae make up its structure, as do other bones such as the shoulder blades.
Organs are also located in the back area. That is the case of the lungs and kidneys .
Pain: causes and treatments
Back pain affects many people. It can be a chronic or acute condition that radiates to other parts of the body, such as the neck, arms or legs.
The origin of back pain can be found in the bones, joints, nerves or muscles of the spine and surrounding areas. It can even arise in the pancreas or gallbladder and be felt in the back.
Back pain affects many adults.
At a general level, as a cause of back pain, a distinction can be made between structural problems and muscle or ligament tension. Swelling of a spinal disc, osteoporosis and arthritis fall into the first group, while tension is linked to sudden movements or lifting heavy weights.
To treat back pain, different methods and techniques can be used, generally associated with the origin of the disorder. The medical indication can range from rest and taking painkillers to the application of injections or even surgery .
The back in social consideration
Many times a woman 's back appears portrayed in paintings or exhibited in photos and films. This is because it allows us to suggest nudity without showing it , since the front part that culturally tends to be hidden out of modesty cannot be seen.
The back, on the other hand, is usually a chosen place for the development of tattoos . The usual thing is that the back has a small amount of hair, which favors the creation of the drawings.
The term beyond people
The meaning of back is not only linked to the human being . The notion can be used to name the rear segment of the trunk of animals , for example.
Back is also called the back of a building and the part of a dress that covers, precisely, the back: "Behind the building there is a beautiful park," "The dress I will wear at the party has a big bow on the back." the back."
Backstroke, finally, is a swimming style that resembles the front crawl, although the swimmer advances with his belly up.