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The cervical spine is formed by seven vertebrae which are naturally aligned in lordosis. Their main function is to provide support to the cranium and to serve as a bridge connecting it with the remaining spinal segments. Simultaneously, it provides protection for vital neural structures.
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Matheus, V., Benzel, E.C. (2014). Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine. In: Patel, V., Patel, A., Harrop, J., Burger, E. (eds) Spine Surgery Basics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34126-7_2
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