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.
There is also a hole through each of the vertebra where the spinal cord goes. 1  The top 7 are called the cervical (say ser-vik-al) vertebrae and they support your head and neck. 2  The next 12 are called the thoracic (say thor-ass-ik) vertebrae.3  These hold one end of your ribs. 4  The next 5 are the lumbar vertebrae.here is also a hole through each of the vertebra where the spinal cord goes. 1  The top 7 are called the cervical (say ser-vik-al) vertebrae and they support your head and neck. 2  The next 12 are called the thoracic (say thor-ass-ik) vertebrae. 3  These hold one end of your ribs. 4  The next 5 are the lumbar vertebrae.