Cervical nerve 1 (C1) has no dermatome. C2, C3, and C4 provide sensation to the skin of the back of the head and the neck. C5 provides sensation to the lateral arm; C6 to the lateral forearm and ...

It runs down from your neck and upper spine all the way ... Rooted in areas C5 and C6. Musculocutaneous nerve. Helps to activate and flex muscles in your shoulder, elbow, and upper arm.

I have been diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy (disc extrusion between C5-C6 and C6 - C7) causing pins and needles an burning sensation on my left upper arm and left thumb and sometimes fingers).

The axillary nerve stems from your C5 and C6 vertebrae in your neck and goes into your shoulder. It helps you rotate your shoulder and lift your arm away from your body. There are three different ...

Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord itself. It can cause symptoms in your arms, hands, and legs. Cervical radiculopathy (sometimes called a “pinched nerve”) occurs when a ...