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neck (nek)

1. cervix or collum; the constricted part connecting the head and trunk.

2. the constricted part of an organ or other structure.

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anatomical neck of humerus  a constriction of the humerus just below its proximal articular surface.

bladder neck  a constricted portion of the urinary bladder, formed by the meeting of its inferolateral surfaces proximal to the opening of the urethra.

neck of femur  the heavy column of bone connecting the head of the femur and the shaft.

Madelung's neck  diffuse symmetrical lipomas of the neck.

surgical neck of humerus  the constricted part of the humerus just below the tuberosities.

neck of tooth  the narrowed part of a tooth between the crown and the root.

uterine neck , neck of uterus cervix uteri.

webbed neck  pterygium colli.

wry neck  torticollis.

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neck (nk)

n.

1. The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk.

2. A narrow or constricted part of a structure, as of a bone or organ, that joins its parts; a cervix.

3. The part of a tooth between the crown and the root.

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neck

a constricted portion, such as the part connecting the head and trunk of the body, or the constricted part of an organ, as of the uterus (cervix uteri) or other structure.

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neck band

a band worn around the neck of a dairy cow, attached to which is a name or number plate or plaque.

neck chain

used to tether dairy cows in standing stalls in enclosed barns; attached to the cow by a leather or webbing neck band.

neck collar

a part of most horse draft harnesses, providing a point of attachment for plow chains or cart or buggy harness. Made of leather stuffed with straw and lined with felt, it closes over the top of the neck, just in front of the withers, lies on the front of the shoulder and is a support for the hames to which the traces or chains are actually attached. Pressure from a badly fitted collar can cause suprascapular nerve paralysis or sweeny.

ewe neck

a concave neck; a fault in conformation in most species except sheep.

femoral neck

the column of bone connecting the head of the femur and the shaft.

neck flexion

abnormal presentation of the fetus, with the neck flexed and its dorsal flexure at the pelvis.

humeral neck

the constriction of the humerus just distal to its head.

neck lesions

resorption of tooth structure around the cemento-enamel junction. See also odontoclastic resorption. cervical line lesions.

neck reining

see neck rein.

tooth neck

the narrowed part of certain teeth, between the crown and the root.

neck twist injury

see head twist injury.

uterine neck, neck of uterus

cervix uteri.

wry neck

see torticollis.

neck yoke

see headstock.