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Neck anatomy

Every adolescent has heard at least once “don’t forget your head somewhere!” from their parents. Well, luckily, we have necks that attach our heads to our trunks, so joke's on them for saying that.

Besides wearing necklaces and spraying perfume, the neck has other functions as well. For instance, it supports the position of the head and enables us to turn our head towards stimuli. So when you hear Bohemian rhapsody, you can turn your head towards that bar and maybe decide to go in and have some fun.

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Ento Key

A well-contoured neck is a hallmark of youth, health, and attractiveness. The neck is a highly complex anatomical structure, and a complete working knowledge of the anatomy of the neck is therefore essential...