Cervical

usgb/ˈsɜːrvɪkl/
adjective

Relating to the neck.

He has a cervical collar to support his neck.
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Often appears as...

  • cervical collar
  • cervical vertebrae
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Neck Support

The word 'cervical' in this context highlights the importance of neck support or protection.

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After the car accident, he was required to wear a cervical brace.
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Human Anatomy

'Cervical' refers to anything pertaining to the human neck, not the necks of animals.

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In biology class, we learned about cervical muscles and their functions.
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