What Is a C Spine

The cervical spine is the area of the vertebral column commonly referred to as the neck. 1 It is made up of seven vertebrae, each referred to by ‘C,’ appended with an identifying number. The number indicates the level of the cervical spine in which the particular vertebra is located.

What does C spine mean?

The cervical spine, also known as the neck, is comprised of seven vertebral bodies (C1-C7) that make up the upper most part of the spine. These vertebrae connect the spine to the skull.

What does the C spine control?

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.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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