Cervical facet injections (accurate placement of anti-inflammatory medication most often corticosteroids injected into the facet joints between the cervical vertebrae) these are typically performed ...

This process is known as cervical degenerative disk disease. Research finds that about 25% of people without symptoms under age 40, and 60% over age 40 have some degree of degenerative disk disease.

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

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On average, misalignment of the cervical region had a 1.6-point increase in severity when horses ate from a net compared to no net. Differences in alignment of the TMJ and thoracic or lumbar ...

All of the cervical vertebrae flex and extend the neck, but some have additional special functions, including: C1: The first vertebra in the column closest to the skull is also known as the atlas ...

But both sloths and manatees are exceptions to this rule having abnormal numbers of cervical vertebrae. New research shows how such different species have evolved their unusual necks.

C7: The last of the cervical vertebrae, C7 has an extra-long spinous process. This is one of the bones that protrude through the skin at the back of the neck.