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The 7 interlocking cervical vertebrae of the spine (together what we call the "neck") are manipulated by the surrounding muscles and tendons to allow for the following movements:
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Neck Flexion
Bending your head forwards so that your forehead rotates down towards your chest
Neck Extension
Bending your neck backwards so that the back of your head rotates towards the back of your shoulders
Neck Lateral Flexion
Bending your head laterally (to the side) in either direction
Neck Horizontal Rotation
Twisting your head to either side so that your neck rotates in place and you change the direction your head is facing
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