Your seven cervical vertebrae (C1 to C7) are connected at the back of the bone by a type of joint (called facet joints), which allow for the forward, backward and twisting motions of your neck. …

By convention, the cervical vertebrae are numbered, with the first one (C1) closest to the skull and higher numbered vertebrae (C2–C7) proceeding away from the skull and down the spine. The …

Nov 14, 2023 · Atypical cervical vertebrae: The atlas (C1), axis (C2) and C7 The first two cervical vertebrae are specialized vertebrae adapted to allow movement of the head and to …

When feeling the back of the neck, the C7 vertebra’s spinous process (bony hump) sticks out more than the other cervical vertebrae. C7 is the bottom of the cervical spine and connects …

Oct 24, 2023 · The cervical spine comprises 7 vertebrae (C1 to C7) and is divided into 2 major segments. The 2 most cephalad vertebrae, the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), form the …

Superior cervical group: made up by C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis). Inferior cervical group: made up by C3 to C7.

Feb 23, 2025 · The cervical spine allows for six degrees of freedom: flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation. The upper cervical spine (C1-C2) is specialized for rotational …

May 24, 2022 · The cervical spine is the first part of the spinal column, consisting of 7 cervical vertebrae, C1-C7. These vertebrae are ring-like bony structures supporting the weight of the …

Jan 28, 2025 · The cervical spine is the uppermost section of the vertebral column, consisting of seven vertebrae labeled C1 to C7. It is the most flexible part of the spine, allowing for a wide …

The cervical spine has 7 stacked bones called vertebrae, labeled C1 through C7. The top of the cervical spine connects to the skull, and the bottom connects to the upper back at about …