Which of the following movements is not associated with the cervical spine?

Horizontal adduction is not a movement associated with the cervical spine. In the context of anatomy, horizontal adduction primarily pertains to movements of the shoulder joint, where the arm moves across the body in a horizontal plane. This action involves the muscles and joints related to the upper limbs rather than the cervical spine, which is the uppermost portion of the spine and is responsible for specific movements primarily oriented around flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the head and neck.

Cervical spine movements include flexion (tilting the head forward), extension (tilting the head backward), lateral flexion (tilting the head to the side), and rotation (turning the head side to side). Each of these movements is critical for the range of motion and functional mobility of the cervical region. Understanding which movements belong to the cervical spine is important for corrective exercise professionals as it helps in designing appropriate rehabilitation and exercise programs that target the neck and upper back.