Introduction The neck (lat. Collum or cervical as adjective) is the part of the human body that connects the trunk and head. Many organs that begin in the area of the head continue through the neck in the trunk (e.g. gastrointestinal tract with esophagus, respiratory tract with trachea, spine with spinal cord, nerve tracts). The … Neck
Nerves in the neck In the spinal canal (formed by the vertebral bodies and vertebral arches) lies the spinal cord, which continues directly from the brain. It contains numerous nerve cords that transmit commands from the brain to the periphery or report information from the periphery to the brain. In the neck area, the nerves … Nerves in the neck | Neck
Windpipe The trachea begins directly at the lower edge of the larynx. This consists of cartilaginous rings (cartilage clips), which are connected by ligaments. On the inside there is a surface which contains small cilia and mucus-producing goblet cells. Through the trachea, the inhaled air reaches the bronchi and from there the lungs. Oesophagus Behind … Windpipe | Neck
