The Spine is made up of bones called vertebrae, and tissue that separates them called discs. The bones of the spine are comprised of seven vertebrae in the neck (cervical), twelve vertebrae in the mid-back (thoracic), and five vertebrae in the lower back (lumbar). Common injuries to the spine include: Fractured Vertebrae Herniated Disc Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis Whiplash Nerve Damage