Neck
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out - James Bryant Conant
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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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Is Your Neck Healthy? Find Out With This At-Home Test!
One of the easiest tests you can do to see how your neck is doing is to evaluate your flexibility. Healthy necks (or cervical spine as us doctors say!) should have full and pain-free range of motion in all directions.
Common Causes of Neck Swelling
When issues such as illness begin to present themselves in the area, it can cause a lot of problems for the individual.
Could My Clumsiness Be Related To a Neck Problem?
Clumsiness, or decreased coordination, can be related to a problem with your neck. Spinal cord compression, or narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck, can at times be asymptomatic except for some subtle changes in coordination. Of course this problem can also commonly cause neck and arm pain, numbness in the extremities, and weakness.
Preventing tech neck in the age of Zoom
And while it’s nothing new, tech neck has certainly become a greater concern now that many of us are working from home, hosting virtual meetings and get-togethers with loved ones.
The Link Between Your Neck and Your Bladder
The human neck is fascinating. Along with the spinal cord, it’s strong enough to hold you up — with the help of surrounding muscles of course — as you stroll through life. Yet at the same time, it’s fragile.
Your Neck, Your Health and You: the C1 through C7 Vertebrae
We talk a lot on here about the relationship between your back and your overall health and well-being. Your spine is the epicenter of your immune system and really, your entire body. It’s the medium through which every single communicative signal passes to and from your brain
Neck anatomy
Besides wearing necklaces and spraying perfume, the neck has other functions as well.
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...
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