In any body locale where strength of interconnection is a requirement, dense connective tissues are found. Forces transmitted across tissues determine how the protein fibers are placed within each tissue type. For example, tendons and ligaments are cords of the body that must resist linear forces along their lengths.
The cervical spine in your neck is made up of seven bones called vertebrae, which are separated by discs filled with a cushioning gel-like substance. Your cervical discs both stabilize your neck and allow it to turn smoothly from side to side and bend forward to back.
Effects of Poor Posture on the Lower Cervical Vertebrae The part of the neck that is particularly vulnerable to forward head posture is the lower part of the neck, just above the shoulders. See Cervical Spine Anatomy and Neck Pain