C4

Summary Information: C4

C4: C4 is one of seven cervical vertebrae, which envelop, support and protect the spinal cord and make up the spinal column of the neck. C4 is the fourth cervical vertebra from the top of the spinal column and helps to support the head and to support and give structure to the neck.

Conditions related to or afflicting C4 include fracture, strains, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis and herniated disks.

Closely Related Organs: C4

The following organs are closely related to the organ: C4:

• Spinal cord
• Cervical vertebrae
• Thoracic vertebrae
• Lumbar vertebrae
• Sacral vertebrae
• Coccygeal vertebrae
• Neck
• Brain
• Nervous system
• Spinal column
• Axial skeleton
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: C4

The following conditions are related to the organ: C4:

• Fracture
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteoporosis
• Strains
• Herniated disks

Sub Parts: C4

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: C4:

• Structure of cervical vertebrae

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: C4

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: C4:

• Neck pain
• Neurological symptoms
• Paralysis
• Neurogenic shock
• Numbness
• Demineralised bone
• Restricted movement
• Deformities
• Fever

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Organs: list of all organs

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