Joints of the Neck
Rachel Malcheski
Anatomy of Cervical Spine
Atlas-Occipital Articulation (atlantooccipital joint)
- Structurally classified as a synovial joint
- Functionally classified as a diarthrotic joint-condyloid
Intervertebral Joints
- Structurally classified as cartilaginous
- Functionally classified as diarthrotic-gliding
Cervical Discs
- chiropractic treatment
- physical therapy
- spine fusion, disc removal
Bone Spurs
- anti-inflammatories
- chiropractic
- laminectomy
Muscle Strain
- ice
- pain relievers
- REST
- cervical collar
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