The portion of the spine that is located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae (C1 to C7). Spinal immobilization: A technique used to prevent movement of the spine in order to avoid further ...
It is protected by the vertebral column, a series of bones that surround and support it. In the cervical region, the spinal cord contains nerves ... Nonsurgical options include neck immobilization, ...
A study analyzing the practice of spinal motion restriction (SMR ... a significant decrease in the prehospital use of cervical immobilization and backboards between 2009 and 2019.