The cervical spine otherwise known as the neck consists of bones, nerves, ligaments, muscles and tendons. It is strong and flexible structure allows movement to occur in all directions.
The neck is located between the base of the skull and the upper back known as the thoracic spine. The neck entails 7 vertebral segments which surrounds the spinal cord. There are discs present between these vertebrae. The role of the cervical spine: Protection It protects the spinal cord. The spinal cord are nerves from the brain that runs through the back until the lumbar spine (lower back). The function of the spinal cord is to relay messages from the brain to the body. Allows blood to flow to the brain The cervical spine provides a pathway for the blood to travel through the brain via vertebral arteries. The cervical spine contains vertebral openings. No other part of the spine contains these openings. Support The cervical spine supports the head and the various movements of the head. Causes of the Neck Pain This is a common problem and many get better after several days or weeks. Amongst the causes are the following:
Clinical history Physical examination during rest and motion X-ray Scan – CAT,MRI, myelogram Electrical tests such as electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity test (NCV). Treatment This is dependent on the cause. The fundamental manner is to avoid neck injury.
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Hafsa
12/31/2015 01:31:12 pm
Jazakumullah khair my love :)
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12/28/2015 07:19:29 pm
Oh man! The drawing takes me back to my classes of Anatomy and Physiology eons ago! And my husband constantly telling me to sit straight ;). Thank you for sharing and I need to take my own advice to sit straight!
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Hafsa
12/31/2015 01:31:45 pm
No problem dear Papatia :)
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Hafsa
12/31/2015 01:53:56 pm
Asalamu alaykum sis
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Hafsa
12/31/2015 01:33:10 pm
In sha Allah dear :)
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myda
12/31/2015 10:36:42 am
Asalamoalikum Waseela,
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Hafsa Waseela
12/31/2015 01:36:18 pm
Jazakumullah khair :)
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Hafsa
12/31/2015 01:33:59 pm
may Allah grant you shifa :) may Allah bless you :)
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1/3/2016 12:12:56 pm
Really informative mashaAllah :) just corrected my posture and straigtened my neck as I read your post...
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