Cervical Spine Anatomy: Vertebrae, Muscles, Nerves, Functions & Diagrams

Cervical spine anatomy showing C1 to C7 vertebrae with labeled anatomical structures

Overview of Cervical Spine Anatomy The cervical spine, also called the neck, is the upper part of your spine.[1] The cervical spine anatomy consists of seven small bones called cervical vertebrae, labeled C1-C7.[1][2] These bones support your head and allow your neck to move.[3][1] The first two cervical vertebrae are special. The first one, C1, … Read more