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1. In the cervical spine the exiting nerve root corresponds to the vertebra <i>below.</i> E.g. C1/2 ⟹ C2 nerve root; C3/4 ⟹ C4 nerve root. 
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<br/>2. In the rest of the spine the exiting nerve root corresponds to the vertebra <i>above.</i> E.g. T3/4 ⟹ T3 nerve root; L1/2 ⟹ L1 nerve root. 


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[[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
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