Cervical Plexus
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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.
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