in anatomy, properly denotes the hind part of the neck; as contradistinguished from the fore part, which is called jugulum, or the throat.

CERVIX of the Scapula, denotes the head of the shoulder-blade, or that upper process whose sinus receives the head of the humerus.

CERVIX of the Uterus, the neck of the uterus, or that oblong canal, or passage between the internal and external orifices, which receives and incloses the penis like a sheath, whence it is also called Vagina.