C5-C6

What does "C5-C6" 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

"C5-C6" refers to the area between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae in the spine. The cervical vertebrae are the bones in the neck region of the spine. So, when a document mentions "C5-C6", it's talking about the space between the fifth and sixth bones in the neck part of the spine.

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