Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why does the phrenic nerve exit the spinal cord at the cervical level?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Phrenic nerve: It originates in the neck (C3-C5) & passes down between heart & lungs, then reaches the diaphragm. It is important for breathing.
Answered 5/25/2018
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have spinal stenosis in both my cervical and lumbar spine, bulging discs, nerve abutment. Do you think surgery is a good option for me?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have cong.Cervical spinal stenosis on 3 levels.Mri is showing some compression . Lermittes signs , no reflexes in left arm & weakness.Options?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How are bone spurs pressing on cervical spinal nerves usually treated surgically?
After ncv a MRI for cervical radicalopathy was ordered. If spinal MRI verifies pinched nerve what is best treatment to pursue.
Can spinal decompression traction on lumbar affect cervical nerves?
Could advanced cervical spinal stenosis cause vagus nerve damage?
MRI show spinal stenosis ( cervical) and nerve pinching at C6 can numbness and tingling in arm resolve with tome on its own?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
