Sixth cervical vertebra
Expansion
Cervical vertebra 6
Purpose
C5 to C6 and C6 to C7 common symptomatic disc levels
Clinical Context
Cervical vertebra 6: C6 to C7 disc or C5 to C6 disc common symptomatic levels. C6 to C7 foraminal stenosis causes nerve root compression.
Related Terms
- C5
- Cervical disc herniation
Key Points
- C6 to C7 level also symptomatic; C6 to C7 foraminal stenosis common