cervical spine
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Cervical spine disorder — Cervical spine disorders are a problem for many adults. The cervical spine contains many different anatomic structures, including muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints. Each of these structures has nerve endings that can detect painful problems… … Wikipedia
cervical spine — Spine on lateral surface of carapace immediately posterior to cervical groove of crayfishes (see Fig. 14) [Hobbs and Jass, 1988]. Spine on the lateral surface of the carapace immediately posterior to the cervical groove in crayfishes [Hobbs,… … Crustacea glossary
Clearing the cervical spine — is the process by which medical professionals determine whether cervical spine injuries exist. This process can take place in the emergency department or take place in the field by appropriately trained EMS personnel. The following is based on… … Wikipedia
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 dislocation — Cervical dislocation, breaking the neck or snapping the spine are terms used to describe this killing method intended to be quick and painless.[1] This is a technique used in physical euthanasia by applying pressure to the neck and dislocating… … Wikipedia
Cervical vertebrae — Bone: Cervical vertebrae Vertebral column … Wikipedia
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 spondylosis — Degenerative disease of the neck vertebrae. Compression of the spinal cord and cervical nerves by narrowing of spaces between vertebrae causes radiating neck or arm pain and stiffness, restricted head movement, headaches, spastic paralysis, and… … Universalium
Spine (journal) — Infobox Journal title = Spine discipline =orthopaedics frequency = biweekly editor=James N. Weinstein impact = 2.676 abbreviation = Spine publisher = Lippincott Williams Wilkins country = USA history = founded 1996 website =… … Wikipedia
Spine — 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The spine can be categorized according to level of the body: i.e., cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (upper and middle back), and lumbar spine… … Medical dictionary
