adjective
cervical
Relating to the neck.
The scan shows the alignment of the upper cervical vertebrae.
Etymology
Latin cervix means neck. Cervical applies that anatomical name to the neck region, including its vertebrae, muscles, and other associated structures.
More examples
- The injury affects a cervical nerve.
- A supportive collar limits movement in the cervical region.
- The diagram traces the spine's cervical curve.
Similar words
- cranial
- Relates to the skull rather than the neck.
- thoracic
- Relates to the chest region below the neck.