The cervical spine

Wayne A. Mathews; Cesar S. Arguelles

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16157-0_2

The cervical spine

Wayne A. Mathews, Cesar S. Arguelles

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Abstract

Figure 2.1 illustrates the surface anatomy of the cervical spine (C-spine). The C-spine consists of seven vertebrae (C1—C7) and supports the weight of the head (approximately 14 lb). The first two vertebrae are called the axis and atlas, respectively, and do not have a disc between them but are closely bound together by a complex of ligaments. The C1 (atlas) “ring” rotates around the odontoid or “peg”of C2 (axis), allowing for almost 50 % of total cervical rotation. The spinal canal is housed within the cervical vertebrae and is widest between the C1 and C3 levels (A-P diameter 16—30 mm) and narrows as it progresses caudally (14—23 mm). When the neck is fully extended, this canal can narrow an additional 2—3 mm.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Common Musculoskeletal Problems
Subtitle of host publication	A Handbook, Second Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	5-16
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319161570
ISBN (Print)	9783319161563
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16157-0_2
State	Published - Jan 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cervical spine
Curriculum
Facet joint
Hoffman’s sign
Ottawa neck rules
Physical exam
Primary care musculoskeletal conditions
Radicular symptoms
Spinal stenosis
Spurling’s maneuver
Whiplash-associated syndrome

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General Medicine

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