The C6-C7 disc is 6th cervical disc near the lower part of the neck, near the top of the shoulders. The nerve root that would be affected by the C6-C7 disc herniation controls the arms, the shoulders, the heart, the lungs, and more.

What does C7 control?

C7 helps control the triceps (the large muscle on the back of the arm that straightens the elbow) and wrist extensor muscles. 1,3. The C7 dermatome goes down the back of the arm and into the middle finger.

What does C1 C7 mean?

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C1-C7 (cervical vertebrae): C1 through C7 are the symbols for the cervical (neck) vertebrae, the upper 7 vertebrae in the spinal column (the vertebral column). C1 is called the atlas. It supports the head and is named for the Greek god Atlas who was condemned to support the earth and its heavens on his shoulders.

Can C7 cause chest pain?

Cervical angina is one potential cause of noncardiac chest pain and originates from disorders of the cervical spine. Although the exact incidence is unknown, in 1 series of 241 patients with C7 radiculopathy undergoing anterior cervical diskectomy, 16% of the patients had associated chest pain or subscapular pain.

Where is your C spine located?

The cervical spine is made up of the first seven vertebrae in the spine. It starts just below the skull and ends just above the thoracic spine. The cervical spine has a lordotic curve (a backward C-shape) – just like the lumbar spine.

What does C1 mean in medical terms?

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C1 (cervical vertebra): C1 is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is called the atlas.

What are facts about the spinal cord?

YOUR SPINAL CORD IS PART OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system.

Where does C1 spinal nerve exit?

The C1 nerves exit above the C1 vertebra (between C1 and the base of the skull). -Although the spinal nerves correspond to their respective vertebral levels, the spinal cord itself is shorter than the vertebral column, extending only as far as the L1 vertebra.

What are the signs of spinal cord compression?

numbness in the toes or fingers,or over the buttocks

Does spinal cord have pain receptors?

In fact, opiates and endorphins block pain signals by binding to the mu receptor site. The delta receptor in the brain affects pain relief, antidepressant effects and physical dependence. Kappa receptors in the brain and spinal cord links with sedation, spinal analgesia and pupil constriction.