Mnemonic
Cervical Vertebrae Versus Cervical Nerve Count
Mnemonic for why there are eight cervical nerves but only seven cervical vertebrae.
Expansion
Seven bones, eight nerves, C1 exits above its bone, the rest just follow
Expansion
- C1 to C7 nerves - exit above their same numbered vertebra
- C8 nerve - exits below C7, since there is no C8 vertebra