The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. ... The second vertebra, C2 (axis), allows C1 to pivot against it so you can move your head side-to ...

In the cervical column, the vertebrae are C1 through C7. ... Fracture and injury to the C2 vertebra is common with high-force trauma, and may cause death or paralysis. ...

The cervical spine consists of the first seven vertebrae at the top of the spine. ... They are known as C1–C7. People may also refer to C1 as the atlas and C2 as the axis.

The cervical spine is composed of seven bones (C1 – C7), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. ... (C1 – C2) is rotation, and the secondary motion is flexion/extension.

This video reviews the cervical spine anatomy and demonstrates a physical examination of the cervical spine. Skip to main content. ... Cervical nerve 1 (C1) has no dermatome. C2, ...

Background The popping produced during high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation is a common sound; however to our knowledge, no study has previously investigated the location of ...

C1 is at the top of the spine and supports your skull. C2 lies just below C1 and has an upward peg that enters a hole in C1. The peg lets C1 pivot on C2, which allows you to turn your head sideways.

Under general anaesthesia, the patient is placed in the prone position and standard posterior exposure of the cervical spine is performed. Screws are inserted into the lateral masses of C1 and fixed ...

2.2.1 Under general anaesthesia, the patient is placed in the prone position and standard posterior exposure of the cervical spine is performed. Screws are inserted into the lateral masses of C1 and ...