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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for cervical vertebrae
  1. There are seven cervical vertebrae which are located in the neck. They are the smallest, and lightest vertebrae of the vertebral column.
  2. Cervical spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral ... spinal column around the spinal cord. Symptoms of cervical spine problems include: Pain that interferes with daily activities ...
  3. The spine is divided into several sections. The cervical vertebrae make up the neck. The thoracic vertebrae comprise the chest section and have ribs attached. The ...
  4. Axial Skeleton From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Bone Diseases/Reference Desk ... Bone Diseases ... Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
  5. This is the spine and the sacrum with the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) vertebra. Notice how the appearance of the vertebra change as you ...
  6. ... each area and its corresponding sensory nerve. The vertebrae are classified as C for cervical, T for thoracic, L for lumbar, and S for ...
  7. ... and mineral deposits in the cushions between the vertebrae. Progressive neck pain is a key indication of cervical spondylosis. It may be the only symptom in ...
  8. ... of the picture) attaches to the lumbar (lower) spine, and the top vertebra (on the right) attaches to the cervical (neck) section of the back. The vertebra are ...