Cervical vertebrae

Summary Information: Cervical vertebrae

Cervical vertebrae: The cervical vertebrae are irregular bones which envelop, support and protect the spinal cord and make up the spinal column of the neck. There are seven cervical vertebrae, which also support the head and help to support and give structure to the neck. The cervical vertebrae allow for movement of the neck and head by providing points for muscle attachments. The seven cervical vertebrae form a part of the axial skeleton and include C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and C7.

Conditions related to or afflicting the cervical vertebrae include odontoid fracture, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, strains, neurogenic shock, hangman's fracture and herniated disks.

Closely Related Organs: Cervical vertebrae

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Cervical vertebrae:

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Cervical vertebrae

The following conditions are related to the organ: Cervical vertebrae:

Other Names: Cervical vertebrae

The following are other names for the organ: Cervical vertebrae:

Sub Parts: Cervical vertebrae

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Cervical vertebrae:

Structure of vertebrae
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Cervical vertebrae

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Cervical vertebrae:

Neck pain
Paralysis
Numbness
Low blood pressure
Shock
Demineralised bone
Restricted movement
Deformities
Fever

Condition count: 0

Organ types: Spine (52), Neck (43)

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