by Jay Skyler- Nicknamed The White Jimi Hendrix by Anahiem, California's Metalhead Radio, Jay is one of the 21st century's most dynamic and innovative guitarists and educators and is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rock 'n' Roll Villain Society.
For the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the effects of the arthritis on the cervical spine can vary from minimal symptoms to life threatening pressure on the spinal cord that requires complex surgery to stabilize the spine and reduce the pressure on the spinal cord.
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).