About Course
Welcome to Functional Anatomy of the Spine — Foundation Level
Welcome to Ptah Khi School’s Functional Anatomy of the Spine course.
The spine is more than a collection of bones — it is the central architectural system that supports human movement, posture, balance, breathing, and communication throughout the body.
In this course, you will explore the spine through a combination of modern anatomy, biomechanics, movement science, and embodied awareness. Whether you are joining from your home, studio, clinic, or training environment anywhere in the world, this course provides a clear foundation for understanding how the human body is designed to move, adapt, and maintain health.
You will discover how the structure of the spine connects with everyday movement, internal practices such as Tai Chi and Chi Kung, and the principles of alignment, relaxation, stability, and longevity.
This course is designed to make anatomy accessible — transforming complex scientific concepts into practical knowledge that you can apply to your own body, your movement practice, and your understanding of human health.
As you progress through each module, you will develop a deeper appreciation of the spine as the central axis of human movement and awareness — connecting structure, function, and the living intelligence of the body.
Begin your journey into understanding the foundation of movement: the human spine.
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Sifu Sahu Tao Shen
Ptah Khi Academy
Course Content
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE SPINE
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About This Course
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Course Purpose
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Who This Course Is For
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How to Use This Course
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Course Structure at a Glance
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What you will learn
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Final Assessment
MODULE 1: Introduction to the Human Spine – The Central Axis
MODULE 2: The Regions of the Spine
MODULE 3: Anatomy of a Vertebra
MODULE 4: Intervertebral Discs & Spinal Health
MODULE 5: Functional Spinal Movement
MODULE 6: The Spine, Fascia & The Body Network
MODULE 7: Spine & Nervous System
MODULE 8: Breathing Mechanics & The Spine
MODULE 9: Posture, Alignment & Longevity
MODULE 10: Functional Anatomy in Practice — Final Integration
Final Assessment
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