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Back pain, the cause of absenteeism from work and social obligations, is a pertinent social issue. It is indeed essential to be more aware of the structure of spinal column and how it supports the erect human form. Broadly the spine can be divided into five distinct regions; cervical region, thoracic or dorsal region, lumbar region, sacral region and the coccyx. All these regions have definitive characteristics conforming to the role performed by the muscle mass around them. This article discusses each region, its relevance and functions in factual detail.