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Cervical spondylosis is a disorder caused by abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck(cervical vertebrae). The tissue wears away(degeneration) and mineral deposits form in the cushions between the vertebrae(cervical disks).Cervical ost...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 5, 2008
Cervical spondylosis refers to common age-related changes in the area of the spine at the back of the neck. With age, the vertebrae(the component bones of the spine) gradually form bone spurs, and their shock-absorbing disks slowly shrink.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Your neck needs to be strong to hold up your head, which may weigh 10 pounds or more.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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