Tridimensional reconstruction of first three cervical vertebrae (posterior view). Rotation of the second cervical vertebra can be observed (green). The yellow line highlights the median sagittal plane ...

Roadecker Watts sustained neck fractures, with blunt cervical trauma listed as the cause of death, according to the medical examiner's report.

These bony growths can also cause complications. The cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae that are stacked atop each other. The top ring is located at the base of the skull. Starting with the ...

The cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae that are stacked atop each other. The top ring is located at the base of the skull. Starting with the second vertebra (C2), there is a pad of soft ...

The V1 segment originates at the subclavian artery and extends to the transverse foramina of either the fifth or sixth cervical vertebrae. The V2 segment courses through the bony canal of the ...

As effacement and dilation progress, the healthcare provider or midwife uses the extent of the cervical opening to help make treatment decisions. During the first stage of labor, uterine contractions ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two 510 (k) clearances for implants which restore the integrity of the spine in tumor and infection cases.

While rare, cervical cancer can cause unexplained back pain when the cancer spreads to nearby structures such as the pelvic region or the spine itself. If you’ve been dealing with back pain that ...

A pinched nerve is exactly what it sounds like. A nerve is being pressured by surrounding tissue and thus, loses some circulation. This pressure can be caused by the surrounding muscles, cartilage, or ...