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.
The lower back develops lumbar stenosis, while the neck develops cervical stenosis. In the medical field, stenosis means the abnormal narrowing of a body channel. When combined with the word spinal, it defines a narrowing of the bone channel occupied by the spinal nerves or the spinal cord. Cervical Stenosis. 2  Spinal stenosis pain in the neck is called cervical spinal stenosis. 3  This condition means that there is potential compression of the spinal cord. 4  Unfortunately, the spinal cord compression can lead to serious problems such as extreme weakness, or even paralysis.