It originates from the spinal column from above the cervical vertebra 6 (C6). The C6 nerve root shares a common branch from C5, and has a role in innervating many muscles of the rotator …

C6 spinal nerve. In between C5-C6, the C6 spinal nerve exits the spinal cord through a small bony opening on the left and right sides of the spinal canal called the intervertebral foramen. This …

Oct 4, 2025 · The C6 nerve root exits between the C5 and C6 vertebrae in the neck. When this nerve is irritated or compressed, often from a herniated disc, arthritis, or bone spurs, it can …

Radiculopathy: Compression of the nerve roots at the C6 C7 spine can lead to radiculopathy, which is characterized by pain, numbness, and weakness radiating down the arm, specifically …

Cervical radiculopathy is a clinical condition characterized by unilateral arm pain, numbness and tingling in a dermatomal distribution in the hand, and weakness in specific muscle groups …

Dec 3, 2025 · The C6 nerve root is one of eight pairs of cervical spinal nerves emerging from the neck. It is a mixed nerve, containing both motor fibers (anterior root) that control muscle …

Dec 8, 2024 · Radiculopathy refers to nerve irritation or compression at a specific spinal nerve root. In the cervical spine, the C5, C6, and C7 nerve roots are commonly affected, and while …

The sixth cervical spinal nerve C6 is a mixed nerve, containing both somatic efferent (motor) and somatic afferent (sensory) fibers. It originates from the C6 spinal cord segment. Spinal nerve …

The locality of sensory impairments associated with symptomatic C6 and C7 nerve root compression overlap to the extent that care should be exercised when diagnosing …

Though they often have better outcomes than higher cervical spine injuries, C6-C8 spinal nerve injuries are still considered incredibly severe because more damage is caused to the central …