Think that fishes and amphibians don't have necks? Think again

Fish and Amphibians May Have Hidden Necks, Challenging Long-Held Assumption

Learn how fish and amphibians have regions of vertebrae that may act like necks, challenging an common anatomical assumption.

Think that fishes and amphibians don't have necks? Think again

New research is redefining the morphological and functional existence of anatomical "neck" regions to better include previously exempted vertebrates such as fishes and amphibians, changing the status quo of what it means to have a neck.

New Research Reveals Necks Exist in Fishes and Amphibians

New research challenges the traditional definition of the “neck” in vertebrates, expanding its scope beyond mammals to include fishes and amphibians. Historically, the neck has been defined morphologically as the region of the vertebral column between the skull and shoulders, enabling three-dimensional independent movement of the head. However, this definition has left out many vertebrates […]