The Nerves Going to the Upper Limbs Join the Spinal

Question

The nerves going to the upper limbs join the spinal cord at the ____________ region.
A)Cervical
B)Thoracic
C)Lumbar
D)Sacral

Accepted Answer

The nerves that supply the upper limbs originate from the cervical region of the spinal cord. This region is located in the neck and consists of 8 pairs of nerves (C1-C8) that branch out to supply the arms, hands, and fingers. The thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions of the spinal cord supply the nerves that control the lower limbs.