Cervical Spine With Arteries. The Cervical Vertebrae Of The Spine Consist Of Seven Bony Rings That Reside In The Neck Between The Base Of The Skull And The Thoracic Vertebrae In The Trunk. Among The Vertebrae Of The Spinal Column, The Cervical Vertebrae Are The Thinnest And Most Delicate Bones. Yet, In Spite Of Their Size, The Cervical Vertebrae Have The Huge Jobs Of Supporting The Head, Protecting The Spinal Cord, And Providing Mobility To The Head And Neck.

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