cervical disc syndrome — noun an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia • Syn: ↑cervical root syndrome • Hypernyms: ↑syndrome … Useful english dictionary
Cervical — In anatomy, cervical is an adjective that has two meanings: of or pertaining to any neck. of or pertaining to the female cervix: i.e., the neck of the uterus. Commonly used medical phrases involving the neck are cervical collar cervical disc… … Wikipedia
Disc, cervical — A disk shaped piece of specialized tissue that separates the vertebral bones of the spinal column in the neck. The center of the disc, which is called the nucleus, is soft, springy and receives the shock of standing, walking, running, etc. The… … Medical dictionary
Cervical collar — A side view of a person wearing a C spine collar. A cervical collar (also neck brace) is an orthopedic medical device used to support a patient s neck and head. It is also used by emergency personnel for victims of traumatic head or neck injuries … Wikipedia
cervical root syndrome — noun an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia • Syn: ↑cervical disc syndrome • Hypernyms: ↑syndrome … Useful english dictionary
Cervical fracture — Classification and external resources A fracture of the base of the dens ( a part of C2 ) as seen on CT. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
Cervical manipulation — The Vertebral Column Cervical manipulation is a procedure involving the upper 7 vertebral bodies of the spinal column. The spinal column is divided into five areas: Main article: Vertebral column Cervical 1 to 7 or C1 to C7 Thoracic 8 to 20 or T1 … Wikipedia
Spinal disc herniation — Slipped disc redirects here. For other uses, see Slipped disc (disambiguation). Spinal disc herniation Classification and external resources A spinal disc herniation demonstrated via MRI. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Degenerative disc disease — Classification and external resources Degenerated disc, C5 C6 with osteophytes ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Intervertebral disc — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = disci intervertebrales GraySubject = 72 GrayPage = 289 Caption = Median sagittal section of two lumbar vertebræ and their ligaments. (Intervertebral fibrocartilage labeled at center left.) Caption2 =… … Wikipedia