What does "C6-C7" 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.
"C6-C7" refers to the area between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae in the spine. The cervical spine is the uppermost part of the spine, located in the neck. When a document mentions "C6-C7", it's talking about the disc, which is a cushion-like substance, located between these two specific neck bones.
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