what is the cervical region of the body?
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What Is the Cervical Region? In human anatomy, the cervical region is the upper part of the spine that begins directly below the skull and ends at the top of the thoracic spine. Seven vertebrae and the discs that separate them make up this region, and are collectively named for the Latin word cervix, or neck.
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cervical motion tenderness cervical motion tenderness. 1. unpleasant sensation or response elicited on pelvic examination with movement of the cervix by the clinician's gloved hand, usually indicative of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs or of those adjacent organs that may be moved during such examination. Stedman’s Medical Dictionary © Wolters Kluwer Health.
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- Normal cervical range of motion is. 1  Flexion – 80 to 90 degrees. 2  Extension – 70 degrees. 3  Lateral flexion – 20 to 45 degrees on both sides.  Rotation – 90° of rotation to both sides.
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- The section of the spine at the neck is called the cervical spine. It starts at the atlas, the top cervical vertebra, and continues down to the C7 vertebra.
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Understanding Spinal Anatomy: Overview of the Spine The neck region of the spine is known as the Cervical Spine. This region consists of seven vertebrae, which are abbreviated C1 through C7 (top to bottom). These vertebrae protect the brain stem and the spinal cord, support the skull, and allow for a wide range of head movement.The first cervical vertebra (C1) is called the Atlas. basic understanding of the spine’s anatomy and its functions is extremely important for patients with spinal disorders. This article provides a straightforward overview of the spine’s remarkable and complex anatomy.
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- Point tenderness of the cervical vertebrae or pain with neck movement is a red flag for a cervical spine injury, in which case the patient should be immobilized. Bilateral symptoms or those involving upper and lower extremities are less likely to be from a brachial plexus injury.
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Regions of the Head and Neck The four regions and their sub-triangles or sub-regions are: Anterior Cervical Region (or Anterior Triangle of the Neck) Submandibular or digastrics triangle. Carotid triangle. Muscular or Omotracheal triangle. Submental triangle. Sternocleidomastoid Region. Lesser supraclavicular fossa.
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Cervix of Uterus Cervix of Uterus. The cervix of the uterus is the tapered inferior region of the uterus. Its name, cervix, comes from the Latin word meaning “neck” due to its role as the narrow connection between the larger body of the uterus above the vagina below.
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Vertebral column The cervical region (C1 to C7 vertebrae) is located at the top of the spine. These smaller, more flexible vertebrae encase the brain stem, support the head and allow for head and neck movement. The thoracic region (T1 to T12 vertebrae) is located in the midsection.
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Cervical lymph nodes Cervical lymph nodes. Cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes found in the neck. Of the 800 lymph nodes in the human body, 300 are in the neck. Cervical lymph nodes are subject to a number of different pathological conditions including tumours, infection and inflammation.
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Cervical plexus (April 2014) The cervical plexus is a plexus of the anterior rami of the first four cervical spinal nerves which are located from C1 to C4 cervical segment in the neck. They are located laterally to the transverse processes between prevertebral muscles from the medial side and vertebral (m.
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What are the Cervical Lymph Nodes? The cervical lymph nodes are glands in the human lymphatic system, which is a complicated series of vessels and passageways that bring specialized fluid to the heart and most major organs.The cervical system is located in the neck and is present in people of both genders, adults and children alike.he cervical lymph nodes are some of the best known nodes of the lymphatic system in part because of their role in disease detection. When the body is fighting some sort of major infection, all or at least many of the lymph nodes may swell.
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Cervical Vertebrae Definition Cervical Vertebrae Definition. The cervical vertebrae are the seven cylindrical bones, or vertebral bodies (C1-C7), that provide support and structure for the cervical spine. Cervical Spine Anatomy Video. The vertebral body is the large portion of the bone that lies anterior (in front of) the spinal cord.The vertebrae get smaller as they near the base of the skull and only the top two segments allow for rotation in the neck.The top cervical segment, called the atlas, is a ring that does not have a vertebral body.he atlas is attached to the second vertebral body (the axis), which acts as a post that the first vertebral ring rotates around. The segments in the cervical spine contain openings in each vertebral body for arteries to carry blood to the brain(vertebral foramen).
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Cervical Sprain and Strain Cervical sprain or cervical strain is a neck injury, which results in pain, weakness, and muscle spasm. A sprain is an injury to the ligament, a tissue connecting bone to bone or a joint capsule providing joint stability.
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Cervix Diagram of the uterus and part of the vagina. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus situated between the external os (external orifice) and internal os (internal orifice). The cervical canal connects the interior of the vagina and the cavity of the body of uterus. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. Around 2–3 centimetres (0.8–1.2 in) in length, it is the lower narrower part of the uterus continuous above with the broader upper part—or body—of the uterus.
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The Cervical Spine The cervical spine is the most superior portion of the vertebral column, lying between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae. It consists of seven distinct vertebrae, two of which are given unique names: 1  The first cervical vertebrae (C1) is known as the a tlas. 2  The second cervical vertebrae (C2) is known as the a xis.
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Understanding Spinal Anatomy: Regions of the Spine - Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral the neck region of the spine is known as the cervical spine this region consists of seven vertebrae which are abbreviated c1 through c7 top to bottom these vertebrae protect the brain stem and the spinal cord support the skull and allow for a wide range of head movementhe neck region of the spine is known as the cervical spine this region consists of seven vertebrae which are abbreviated c1 through c7 top to bottom these vertebrae protect the brain stem and the spinal cord support the skull and allow for a wide range of head movement
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Cervical Herniated Disc or Ruptured Disc Cervical disc herniation is a common cause of neck and upper body pain. Pain may feel dull or sharp in the neck, between the shoulder blades, and may radiate (travel) downward into the arms, hands and fingers. Sensations of numbness and tingling are typical symptoms, and some patients report muscle spasms.
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Cervical Position: What Your Cervical Position Tells You About Your Fertility Cervical Position. During menstrual bleeding, the cervix is normally low and hard and slightly open to allow the blood to flow out. It feels like the tip of your nose. After your period stops, the cervix remains low and hard and the opening to the uterus (uterine os) remains closed.
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- Updated June 16, 2016. Cervicalgia is a term used to describe pain or significant discomfort in the neck, particularly the back and/or sides. Another way cervicalgia is described is as intense forms of pain that localized to the region of your cervical spine. (The cervical spine is the area from the first spinal vertebra through the 7th.
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Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix) Cervical cancer is cancer that begins in the uterine cervix, the lower end of the uterus that contacts the upper vagina. Cervical cancer occurs in almost 13,000 women each year in the US, leading to about 4,100 deaths.
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Back Injuries | Veterans Disability Claims The combined range of motion refers to the sum of the range of forward flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion, and left and right rotation. The normal combined range of motion of the cervical spine is 340 degrees and of the thoracolumbar spine is 240 degrees. The normal ranges of motion for each component of spinal motion provided in this note are the maximum that can be used for calculation of the combined range of motion.
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Anatomy of the Cervical Spine Anatomy of the Cervical Spine. Home/Anatomy/Anatomy of the Cervical Spine. The neck or cervical spine is the top part of the spine between the head and shoulders. The cervical spine has seven vertebra of which the bottom five are designed similarly and the top 2 are very different.
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Spinal Anatomy The Regions of the Spine. The spine is an intricate set of bones, muscles, nerves and discs. It is divided into five regions: cervical (neck bones); thoracic (in the chest); lumbar (low back); sacral (attached to the pelvis); and, coccygeal (the tail bone). Each region has a number of vertebral bones.
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Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the cervix. The cervix, the lower part of the uterus which protrudes into the vagina, connects the body of the uterus to the vagina. Cancer of the cervix is second only to breast cancer as the most common type of cancer found in women worldwide. It affects an estimated 500,000 women each year.
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Pinched Nerve Symptoms, Locations & Treatments Cervical radiculopathy originates in the region of the neck or upper back. The word “cervical” refers to the seven vertebrae at the top of the backbone, also known as the cervical spine.