The cervical spinal nerve 5 (C5) is a spinal nerve of the cervical segment. [1] It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 5 (C5).

Each cervical nerve detects sensory information from specific areas of skin, called dermatomes. When pain, numbness or paresthesia -- tingling or a pins-and-needles sensation -- appears …

Jan 18, 2022 · Nerves in the cervical spine. Eight pairs of spinal nerves exit through small openings (foramen) between every pair of vertebrae in your cervical spine. They’re labeled C1 …

The C5-C6 spinal motion segment (located in the lower cervical spine just above the C7 vertebra) provides flexibility and support to much of the neck and the head above. Due to its high load …

Jul 17, 2024 · Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: This procedure, otherwise known as an ACDF surgery, is a common solution for issues with cervical discs. It involves removing a …

These complex networks of nerves enable the brain to receive sensory inputs from the skin and to send motor controls for muscle movements. In the cervical spine, there are eight pairs of …

Jul 24, 2023 · Cervical nerves are spinal nerves that arise from the cervical region of the spinal cord. These nerves conduct motor and sensory information via efferent and afferent fibers, …

Jun 29, 2021 · The spinal nerves are divided into four main categories of spinal nerves based on the location from which they branch . 8 cervical (C1-C8) nerves emerge from the cervical spine …

Aug 14, 2024 · When a cervical disc affects a spinal nerve root, it can lead to loss of sensation and weakness of the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers. It’s usually a result of having a …

The fifth cervical spinal nerve C5 is a mixed nerve, carrying both somatic efferent (motor) and somatic afferent (sensory) fibers. It arises from the C5 spinal segment of the spinal cord. The …