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The C8 and T1 roots pass through the thoracic outlet (the space between the anterior and middle scalene muscles and over the first rib). Compression here is a common cause of neurological symptoms.

+ Hand intrinsics (grip, cross fingers) T1 = Medial forearm + Sympathetics (Horner if T1 damaged) The C8 and T1 roots pass through the

C8–T1 Radiculopathy: Understanding the Anatomy, Symptoms, and Treatment of Lower Cervical Nerve Root Injury such as (pinched nerves)

Issues at these levels, such as (pinched nerves), often mimic ulnar neuropathy (cubital tunnel syndrome) because both affect the inner hand. Differentiating C8–T1 Radiculopathy from Ulnar Neuropathy The C8 and T1 roots pass through the