Cervical plexus Flashcards
What is the origin of the lesser occipital nerve
C2
Is the lesser occipital nerve a superificial or deep branch and sensory or motor?
superficial and sensory
Where is the lesser occipital nerve distributed to
the skin of the scalp (posterior) and superior to the ear
Where does the greater auricular nerve originate from
C2-C3
Is the greater auricular nerve superficial or deep, and sensory or motor?
superficial and sensory
Where is the greater auricular nerve distributed?
skin anterior, inferior and over the ear and parotid glands
Where does the transverse cervical originate from?
C2 and C3
Is the transverse cervical superficial or deep or sensory or motor
Superficial and sensory
where does the transverse cervical distribute to?
skin over anterior neck
Where does the supraclavicular nerve originate from?
C3 and C4
Is the supraclavicular superficial or deep, and motor or sensory?
Superficial and sensory
Where does the supraclavicular nerve distribute to?
skin over the superior chest and shoulder
Where does the superior route of the ansa cervicalis originate from?
C1
Is the superior route of the ansa cervicalis superficial or deep, and motor or sensory?
Deep and motor
Where does the superior route of the ansa cervicalis distribute to?
inferior and genohyoid muscles
Where does the inferior route of the ansa cervicalis originate from?
C2 and C3
Is the inferior route of the ansa cervicalis superficial or deep, and motor or sensory?
Deep and motor
Where does the inferior route of the ansa cervicalis distribute to?
infrahyoid and geniohyoid muscles
Where does the phrenic nerve originate from?
C3,C4,C5
Is the phrenic nerve superficial or deep, and motor or sensory?
Deep and motor
Where does the phrenic nerve distribute to?
diaphragm
Where do the segmental branches originate from?
C1-C5
Are the segmental branches superficial or deep, motor or sensory
deep motor
Where do the segmental branches distribute to?
Deep muscles of the neck, levator scapulae and middle scalene
