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English synonyms: Second cervical vertebra/2nd cervical vertebra
Latin synonyms: Vertebra cervicalis II/Vertebra C2

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Cervical spine

Bones and ligaments of the cervical spines.

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Cervical Spine

This article covers the anatomy and pathology of the bones and ligaments of the cervical spine. Learn about this part of the vertebral column at Kenhub!

Joints and Ligaments of the Vertebral Column

This is an article covering the anatomy and clinical correlation of the joints and ligaments of the vertebral column. Learn about this topic now at Kenhub.

Curvature And Movements Of The Vertebral Column

This is an article covering the curvatures and movements of the vertebral column. Learn about this topic now at Kenhub!

Spinal Cord

The Spinal Cord is part of the Central Nervous System and also of an important part of the Spine. Lots of Nerves and nerve fibers run through

The Prevertebral Muscles

The prevertebral muscles are as well as the intrinsic back muscles an important group of muscles to stabilize the cervical spine. Some of the functions ...

Intrinsic back muscles

The Intrinsic Muscles of the back are a very important group of muscles. These muscles are absolutely necessary for the stabilization of the spine ...

Scalene Muscles

The Scalene Muscles, which consist of the Scalenus anterior, medius and posterior muscle, are a very important group of muscles of the neck. Functions ...

Bones

Bones make up the skeletal system of the human body. Learn all about their function, classification and more at kenHub now!

Herniated disc

Learn now at Kenhub the Signs and Symptoms, Causes, Investigations and Management of an Herniated disc.

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