From our glossary
Cervical Spine
Definition
The neck: seven small bones that support a head weighing about 12 pounds and move it in almost every direction. That flexibility is why the neck is so easy to strain.
Related Terms
Where This Term Appears
- Screen Posture and Anxiety
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Tension Headaches
- Why Your Commute Matters: Driving Posture and Spinal Health
- Your Laptop
- TMJ
- Neck Pain
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