In B-spline, why is the number of knot spans equal to the number curve segments?

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Let's say we have 11 control points, degree 3 and 15 knots with first four and last four knots clamped. The number of knot spans is equal to 8. The number curve segments are also equal to 8 (see figure). Why? enter image description here