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Is C spine and cervical spine the same?

The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

What happens if T7 is damaged?

In general, a patient with a fractured T7 would experience pain when moving, and have difficulty standing for long periods. Patients with associated rib fractures may sometimes even have pain with breathing (particularly when taking big breaths).

What is thoracic disc problem?

A herniated disc in the upper back can occur when the inner gelatinous material of an intervertebral disc leaks out of the inside of the disc. A thoracic herniated disc can cause upper back pain and other symptoms, such as radiating pain or numbness. See Upper Back Pain Symptoms.

What is the difference between cervical spine and thoracic spine?

Cervical spine: Beginning at your skull, the cervical vertebrae are the first seven. They are the smaller, lighter vertebrae of your neck. Thoracic spine: The next 12 vertebrae run from your neck down your mid-back. Each forms a joint with your 12 pairs of ribs.

What nerves are affected by C1 and C2?

C1, C2, and C3 (the first three cervical nerves) help control the head and neck, including movements forward, backward, and to the sides. The C2 dermatome handles sensation for the upper part of the head, and the C3 dermatome covers the side of the face and back of the head. (C1 does not have a dermatome.)

Is cervical spine the neck?

The neck is part of a long flexible column, known as the spinal column or backbone, which extends through most of the body. The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs.

What nerves are affected by T7?

Larger than your T6 vertebra, the T7 houses the nerve which provides messages between your brain, your pancreas, your spleen and your duodenum.

Where is T7 on the spine?

seventh thoracic vertebra
The T7 vertebra is the seventh thoracic vertebra, found in the middle of the chest between the seventh and eighth pairs of ribs. It plays important roles in the support of the spinal cord, ribcage, and muscles of the chest.

What nerves are affected by T6 and T7?

Thoracic Nerve Functions

• T1 and T2 (top two thoracic nerves) feed into nerves that go into the top of the chest as well as into the arm and hand.
• T3, T4, and T5 feed into the chest wall and aid in breathing.
• T6, T7, and T8 can feed into the chest and/or down into the abdomen.

What does T7 vertebrae control?

The nerves in the area of a vertebra control specific parts of the body. For example, the 7th cervical nerve (C7) in the neck area controls the triceps (the muscle in the upper arm), while the thoracic nerves (T2 through T7) control the chest muscles.

What is the cervical part of the spine?

The neck region of the spine is known as the Cervical Spine. This region consists of seven vertebrae, which are abbreviated C1 through C7 (top to bottom). These vertebrae protect the brain stem and the spinal cord, support the skull, and allow for a wide range of head movement.

What distinguishes cervical vertebrae from thoracic and lumbar vertebrae?

Thus, cervical vertebrae are smaller than lumbar vertebrae due to differences in the proportion of body weight that each supports. Thoracic vertebrae have sites for rib attachment, and the vertebrae that give rise to the sacrum and coccyx have fused together into single bones.

Where is C7 vertebrae located?

Vertebra prominens (C7) The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and is located at the base of the skull. Its function is to support the skull, enabling head movements back and forth, and from side to side, as well as protecting the spinal cord.

Where is the C7 T1 located?

The vertebrae themselves are numbered in descending order, and T1 is located at the top of the thoracic spine. It is located beneath, and articulates with, the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). As the thoracic vertebrae extend down the back, each bone grows relatively bigger.

What does the T1 nerve control?

Cervical nerves provide control and sensation to different parts of the body based on the spinal level from where they branch out. More specifically: C1, C2, and C3 (the first three cervical nerves) control the head and neck, including movements forward, backward, and to the sides. These nerves also play key roles in breathing.