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cervical collar

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cervical collar,
n a leaded device positioned over the throat roughly midway between the chin and collarbones. Used because extended exposure of the thyroid gland to radiographs can cause thyroid cancer. See also apron, lead.
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Lymphatic drainage of the face.

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The athletic training staff immediately stabilized the athlete's head and neck, performed a neuromuscular assessment and thorough evaluation, and then called Emergency Medical' Services to immobilize the athlete with a spine board and cervical collar.
 
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