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.
Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicateâhousing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the bodyâwhile also remarkably strong and flexible, allowing movement in all directions. The neck is connected to the upper back through a series of seven vertebral segments. Watch: Cervical Spine Anatomy Video. The neck begins at the base of the skull and through a series of seven vertebral segments connects to the thoracic spine (the upper back).