Foundational Model of Anatomy

Last uploaded: May 13, 2019
Id http://purl.org/sig/ont/fma/fma24189
http://purl.org/sig/ont/fma/fma24189
Preferred Name

Back of neck

Definitions
subdivision of neck, each instance of which is demarcated from the front of the neck by the prevertebral fascia; it has as its constitutional part some complete set of cervical vertebral arches (C1-C7); together with the front of the neck, it constitutes the neck. Examples: There is only one back of neck. Old definition (retired 03-31-2017): Subdivision of neck, which is demarcated from the front of the neck by the plane of the anterior part of the prevertebral fascia; together with the front of the neck, it constitutes the neck. Examples: There is only one back of neck.
Synonyms
Posterior part of neck
Nucha
Nuchal region
Posterior neck region
Neck back
Posterior cervical region
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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