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Cervical vertebrae consists of 7 vertebra which runs from the base of the cranium down the neck. Basically its functions are to protect the spinal cord and to hold the head upright neatly on the shoulders otherwise the head would loll around with every movement of the body
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What is the function of the cervical?
uh
How many verbrae do humans have?
24 articulating. 9 fused. On average mind you
Cervical spinal nerve 3 what is its function?
third occipital
What is the function of a cervical groove?
it doesn't really do anything it is just a part of the body
Can cervical spondylosis affect heart or thyroid function?
yes, depending how severely & where the cervical spine is effected. how much & where the spinal cord is compressed......am i right?? any doctors agreeing ?
What is the function of the Relaxin hormone?
It is produced during pregnancy.It causes pelvic and cervical expansion relaxation.
What is the function of condyle.?
The function of the occipial condyle is to join the first cervical vertebra, (first bone on the neck), to enable the head to move relative to the neck.
What the function of the occipital?
The function of the occipial condyle is to join the first cervical vertebra, (first bone on the neck), to enable the head to move relative to the neck.
How the low cervical C4-C6 traumatic quadriplegia affects the respiratory function and muscles of respiration?
Slightly.
Why does one need to undergo a cervical spine surgery?
Cervical spine surgery is a surgery that one might require if they are suffering from degenerative disorders, or trauma. The goal of the surgery is to relieve weakness, numbness and pain and restore nerve function.
What spinal nerves form a plexus?
Form and function. Demand and supply. This principle is diligently followed in anatomy and physiology.
What happens to your neck when it is compressed by blow to the head?
often when there is a compression to the neck. some of the cervical vertebra which are the main vertebra in the neck becme crushed. this leads to spinal shock and can impair the function of the spinal nerves originating from the cervical spinal cord. this will lead to impaired respiratory function aswell as reduced/absent movements of the upper limb.
