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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The cervical plexus is formed by the communication of the anterior divisions of the upper four cervical nerves (C1-4). All of these nerves communicate with the sympathetic nerve. | The cervical plexus is formed by the communication of the anterior divisions of the upper four cervical nerves (C1-4). All of these nerves communicate with the sympathetic nerve. | ||
== | == Location/Path == | ||
It lies under the sternocleidomastoid muscle, opposite the upper four cervical vertebrae. It rests upon the levator anguli scapulae and scalenus medius muscles. | |||
== | == Branches == | ||
Its branches consist of a superficial and deep set. The superficial branches are the auricularis magnus, the lesser occipital nerve, the transverse cervical, the suprasternal, and the supraclavicular nerves. | |||
== Tissues Supplied == | |||
The branches innervate the skin and subcutaneous structures. The deep branches are the phrenic, communicantes cervicales, communicating, and muscular. | |||
== Blood Supply == | == Blood Supply == | ||
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== Function == | == Function == | ||
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The cervical plexus is formed by the communication of the anterior divisions of the upper four cervical nerves (C1-4). All of these nerves communicate with the sympathetic nerve.
Location/Path[edit | edit source]
It lies under the sternocleidomastoid muscle, opposite the upper four cervical vertebrae. It rests upon the levator anguli scapulae and scalenus medius muscles.
Branches[edit | edit source]
Its branches consist of a superficial and deep set. The superficial branches are the auricularis magnus, the lesser occipital nerve, the transverse cervical, the suprasternal, and the supraclavicular nerves.
Tissues Supplied[edit | edit source]
The branches innervate the skin and subcutaneous structures. The deep branches are the phrenic, communicantes cervicales, communicating, and muscular.
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Action[edit | edit source]
Function[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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