Collum is a word that refers to the neck or the part of the body that connects the head to the torso. There are several synonyms that have a similar meaning to the word collum, such as neck, nape, cervix, and throat. The term "cervix" is commonly used in the context of medical terminology, and refers to the neck of the uterus or the narrow portion at the lower end of the uterus. The word "throat" is commonly used to refer to the part of the neck that contains the larynx and the pharynx, and is associated with swallowing and breathing. Despite a range of possible words, collum remains the most common term for this area of the body.