The C3, C4, and C5 vertebrae form the midsection of the cervical spine, near the base of the neck. A cervical vertebrae injury is the most severe of all spinal cord injuries because the …

2022年1月18日 · Your cervical spine consists of the first seven vertebrae in your spine. It provides support for the weight of your head, surrounds and protects your spinal cord, and allows for a …

2020年12月9日 · C4 spinal cord injuries make up about 15.3% of all spinal cord injuries, making them the most common level of injury. However, even amongst C4 spinal cord injury patients, …

Specifically, the C4 nerve enervates the levator scapulae, trapezius and rhomboid muscles. Damage to the C4 nerve may result in difficulty in elevating the shoulders. The C5 nerve …

2020年12月1日 · Our goal in this article is to provide you with the information you need to know about cervical spinal cord injuries affecting the C4 vertebral region, how they differ from other …

2023年6月10日 · The C4 vertebra is the fourth bone in the cervical spine, located beneath the C3 vertebra. It's part of the complex network of bones, nerves, and muscles that allow for the …

2024年6月7日 · When there is dysfunction or damage to the C2, C3, or C4 vertebrae, it can lead to neck pain and other symptoms. Common causes of neck pain in these vertebrae include …

C4 C5 foraminal stenosis occurs when the foraminal canal in the cervical spine becomes narrowed due to various factors, including degenerative changes, bulging discs, or …

The cervical vertebrae are critical to supporting the cervical spine’s shape and structure, protecting the spinal cord, and facilitating head and neck movement.

When a herniated disc at C3-C4 pushes on nerves in the spinal cord, the nerves can send signals of numbness and tingling to the brain. This is a sign that the disc is compressing nerves and …