Relating to both the ribs and the neck or cervical spine region.
From Latin 'costa' (rib) plus 'cervicalis' (relating to the neck). A medical term combining two anatomical regions to describe structures or conditions affecting both areas.
This term describes the surprisingly important junction where your neck meets your upper back—damage here affects both your ability to breathe and move your head, which is why neck injuries can be so serious.
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