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Cervical spinal nerve

Molecular classification: Other (peripheral nerve; anatomical structure, not a molecule or receptor)

Overview

Cervical nerves are eight paired nerves (C1–C8) originating from the cervical spinal cord. They exit the vertebral column via intervertebral foramina and innervate the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and diaphragm. Each nerve transmits motor (movement) and sensory (sensation) signals; specific nerves govern particular muscles and skin regions (dermatomes, myotomes). Compression or injury to a cervical nerve can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or loss of function in its respective region. These nerves are critical for the control of breathing (via the diaphragm—phrenic nerve), neck movement, and upper limb function

Other names: Cervical nerveCervical spinal nerveC1–C8

Mechanism of action

Inhibition of action potential transmission (local anesthetics) Reduction of inflammation (corticosteroids) Modulation of neurotransmission (anticonvulsants/antidepressants)

Biological functions

Motor control (movement of head, neck, diaphragm, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers)Sensory transmission (sensation in head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands)

Disease associations

NeuropathyCervical radiculopathyNerve compression syndromesSpinal cord injuries involving cervical nerves

Safety considerations

Nerve injury during proceduresPotential paralysis or loss of function if damagedRespiratory compromise if higher cervical nerves (C3–C5) are injured (diaphragm involvement)

Interacting drugs

Local anesthetics (for nerve blocks)

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