Upstate Neurosurgery Practice

Spine Levels—Between C6-C7 or C7-T1?

Because there is a C8 root exiting between C7 and T1, the cervical roots exit above their respective vertebrae.

All thoracic and lumbar roots exit below their respective vertebrae.

Thus, for a C7 root irritation, you look at the C6-C7 disc space.