Cervical Curve Template Ideal Curve Template for Lateral Cervical X-rays. Based on Published in Spine 1996 & 2004. This is the best report of findings tool around! Simply distinguish your patients curve from the normal range with this cervical curve template. Download the "Percentage Loss" sheet for calculating your patient's C2-7 ARA measurement to a % loss from normal. This is part of an evidenced based report of findings.