S16: Injury of muscle and tendon at neck level
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones.
The injury has damaged muscles and tendons in your neck. Tendons and muscles can tear, for example.
When muscles or tendons in the neck are damaged, you are usually no longer able to move your head properly. You may also have pain.
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