Body Location or Region
nuchal region
nuchal re·gion
Definitions related to nuchal region:
  • (back of neck) 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.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • (back of neck) 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.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
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