- Cervical Spine (Neck): What It Is, Anatomy Disorders
Your cervical spine is the first seven stacked vertebral bones of your spine This region is more commonly called your neck
- Cervical Spine Anatomy
The cervical spine has 7 stacked bones called vertebrae, labeled C1 through C7 The top of the cervical spine connects to the skull, and the bottom connects to the upper back at about shoulder level
- Cervical Spine: Anatomy, Functions, Diseases - WebMD
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability
- Cervical pain: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
Cervical pain, also known as neck pain, is a common condition that affects many individuals It refers to discomfort or soreness in the neck area, usually caused by muscle strain, poor posture, injury, or underlying medical conditions
- Cervical Spine Anatomy | University of Maryland Medical Center
The cervical spine has a lordotic curve (a backward C-shape) - just like the lumbar spine The cervical spine is much more mobile than both of the other spinal regions - think about all the directions and angles you can turn your neck
- What Is Cervical Cancer? - NCI
Long-lasting HPV infection causes almost all cervical cancers Learn about HPV infection and other risk factors for cervical cancer and what you can do to lower your risk
- The Cervical Spine - Features - Joints - Ligaments - TeachMeAnatomy
The second cervical vertebrae (C2) is known as the axis In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the cervical vertebrae – their characteristic features, articulations and clinical relevance
- The Multiple Meanings of the Term Cervical - Verywell Health
Cervical has many uses in medical terminology and can apply to the neck, the cervix, and sometimes to other neck-like structures Learn what it means
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