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Spinal Motion Segment: C6-C7 Animation

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The C6 C7 spinal motion segment is located in the lower part of the cervical spine and consists of the C6 and C7 vertebrae, and the anatomical structures connecting them. This segment helps provide neck flexibility, supports the cervical spine and head, and protects the spinal cord and nerve pathways.

The C6 and C7 vertebrae are connected in the back by a pair of facet joints that allow limited forward, backward and twisting motions. Articular cartilage enables the facet joints to move smoothly, while muscles, tendons, and ligaments help hold the vertebrae together. A strain or tear to any of these tissues can cause neck pain and stiffness.

Between the vertebrae is an intervertebral disc that provides flexibility and shock absorption. The disc is made up of a tough outer ring called the annulus fibrosus, which encapsulates a gel-like interior called the nucleus pulposus.

The spinal cord lies within the vertebral foramen, a space formed by the vertebral arch and vertebral body.

The C7 spinal nerve branches out from the spinal cord and exits on each side through the intervertebral foramen. It typically receives sensory information from skin on parts of the shoulders, back of the arms, and the middle finger. The C7 nerve also has a motor component that sends signals to various muscles, such as the triceps and wrist flexors.

Spinal conditions including disc herniation or facet joint osteoarthritis may irritate the C7 nerve and cause radicular pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness along the path of the nerve. If the spinal cord is compressed at the C7 spinal level, it may cause pain and neurological deficits in the arms, legs, or anywhere below the level of compression.

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