C2/3 through C5/6

What does "C2/3 through C5/6" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"C2/3 through C5/6" refers to specific areas of the neck. The human spine is divided into different sections, and the neck part is called the cervical spine. It has seven bones, numbered from C1 to C7. So, when a report mentions "C2/3 through C5/6", it's talking about the areas between the second/third and fifth/sixth bones in the neck.

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