Mission Bodywork, Crystal Kelly, LMT

03/09/2026

🧠 Cervical Nerve Root Assessment – Focus on C7 (C4–T1 Overview)

This image highlights the cervical spine levels (C4–T1) and demonstrates how a specific nerve root—primarily C7—relates to motor function, reflex testing, and sensory distribution in the upper limb.

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📍 Spinal Level Shown

The diagram centers on C7, located between C6 and T1.
C7 is one of the most commonly affected nerve roots in cervical disc herniation.

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🔹 Motor Function (Myotome)

The image shows wrist flexion as a key motor function.
C7 contributes to:
• Wrist flexors
• Triceps (elbow extension)
• Finger extensors

👉 Weak wrist flexion or elbow extension may suggest C7 involvement.

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🔹 Reflex

Triceps tendon reflex is highlighted.
• Reduced or absent triceps reflex → possible C7 radiculopathy

Reflex testing helps confirm neurological level involvement.

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🔹 Sensory Distribution (Dermatome)

The sensory map shows:
• C7 dermatome → middle finger region
• Surrounding levels (C5, C6, C8, T1) also displayed for comparison

👉 Numbness or tingling in the middle finger is a classic C7 sign.

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🔎 Clinical Importance

Cervical disc herniation at C6–C7 can compress the C7 nerve root, causing:
• Neck pain radiating down the arm
• Middle finger numbness
• Triceps weakness
• Reduced triceps reflex

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🦴 Key Takeaway

To localize a cervical nerve problem, assess:
✔ Motor strength
✔ Reflex changes
✔ Dermatomal sensation

Combining all three provides accurate neurological diagnosis.

03/07/2026

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03/03/2026

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03/02/2026

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02/23/2026

📚 Free Adult Programs at Hughes Library!

Join us for a week of fun, creativity, and learning—all free! Some programs may request or require registration. Details at www.monroepl.org or call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

This week’s highlights:
🌟Mon (1–4 PM): Drop-In Fly-Tying Demo & Practice with Trout Unlimited
🌟 Tue (1:30–4 PM): Word Play Social – Scrabble, Bananagrams & puzzles (drop-in)
🌟Tue (5:30 PM): Evening Chair Zumba® (registration requested; walk-ins welcome)
🌟Wed (12:30–3 PM): Color Yourself Calm – Adult Coloring (drop-in)
🌟Wed (4–8 PM): Adult Board Game Night (drop-in)
🌟Thu (1:30–3 PM): One-on-One Tech Help (registration required)
🌟Fri (1–3 PM): Junk Journal & Collage (registration required)
🌟 Free Sunday Film: (March 1, 2 PM) – Celebrate Women’s History Month with the story of Gloria Steinem.

All programs are free—stop by and bring a friend!

02/23/2026

C4 Nerve Root (Cervical Plexus: C1–C4)

Primary Motor Function:

Diaphragm (via phrenic nerve, mainly C3–C5) → breathing

Trapezius (partial) → shoulder elevation

Levator scapulae → scapular elevation

Other Notes:

Injury can cause difficulty shrugging shoulders and breathing issues (if phrenic nerve involvement)

Usually minimal distal limb weakness because most arm muscles are innervated by C5–T1