A woman injures her C5-region spinal nerves. Considering the dermatome of this region, she will experience interruption in the sensation of the skin in the ________.
A)back of the head
B)chest, thoracic region of the back, and stomach
C)chest around the clavicle areas and the lateral portion of the shoulder and arm
D)the neck exclusively

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The C5-region spinal nerves supply sensation to the chest around the clavicle areas and the lateral portion of the shoulder and arm, according to the dermatome map. Therefore, interruption in the sensation of the skin in this area is likely to occur.

A Woman Injures Her C5-Region Spinal Nerves