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  1. Cervical vertebrae - Wikipedia

    In tetrapods, cervical vertebrae (sg.: vertebra) are the vertebrae of the neck, immediately below the skull. Truncal vertebrae (divided into thoracic and lumbar vertebrae in mammals) lie caudal …

  2. Cervical Spine (Neck): What It Is, Anatomy & Disorders

    Jan 18, 2022 · Your cervical spine is the first seven stacked vertebral bones of your spine. This region is more commonly called your neck.

  3. The Cervical Spine - Features - Joints - Ligaments

    Nov 6, 2025 · 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Cervical Spine - Cedars-Sinai

    The cervical spine refers to the seven spinal bones (vertebrae) in the neck. It supports the head and connects to the thoracic spine.

  6. 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 …

  7. Cervical Spine: Anatomy, Functions, & Diseases - WebMD

    Sep 27, 2024 · 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 …

  8. Know Your Neck: The Cervical Spine | UMass Memorial Health

    Know Your Neck: The Cervical Spine When your neck’s bones, disks, and muscles are in good condition, they allow you to move your head freely and without pain.

  9. The Multiple Meanings of the Term Cervical - Verywell Health

    Nov 10, 2025 · 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.

  10. Cervical Spine Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy - Medscape

    Feb 6, 2025 · The cervical spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively.