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Physical Examinations III
Cervical Spine and Neck Injury
Description
The neck contains the cervical spine, a group of seven vertebrae arranged in a gentle C-shaped curve. These bones, joints, and ligaments make the neck complex to examine. The cervical spine supports the head and helps protect the nerves that come from the brain and spinal cord.
Each vertebra has ...
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Transcript
The significant motion that occurs in the neck places the cervical spine at an increased risk of injury and degenerative changes. Therefore, the neck exam focuses on assessing this underlying structure.
The cervical spine is composed of seven vertebrae stacked in a gentle, lordotic C-shaped curve. The elements of these vertebrae include: t...
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