Translations:Halswirbelsäule/15/en

The cervical spine (HWS) consists of seven vertebrae. These are located directly below the skull and represent the most mobile part of the spinal column. The cervical spine bears the main load of the skull. The first two vertebrae of the cervical spine, Atlas and Axis, are the only vertebrae that deviate significantly from the basic vertebral structure.

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Following structures:
• Skull
• Thoracic spine
• ribs

Superordinate structures:
• Spine
• Bones trunk
• Trunk
• Bony regions

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Anatomy

Views and anatomy of the cervical spine