Tonsils are located in the back of your child’s throat and work as filters, to trap germs that might otherwise enter their airways, leading to infection. Tonsils also produce the antibodies that fight infection. However, sometimes the tonsils themselves can be infected. They can become overwhelmed by viruses or bacteria, which cause them to get […]
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Bony Anatomy of the Neck
About the neck Anatomically, the neck is the region between the base of the skull and the clavicles (collar bones) that connects the head to the trunk. It contains several important blood vessels, nerves and organs. The neck also has a number of muscles and bones which help to support and protect these structures. The […]
