Inferior root of ansa cervicalis
Inferior root of ansa cervicalis | |
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Ansa cervicalis. Superior root labeled as "descending hypoglossal", Inferior root labeled as "descending cervical". | |
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From | C2 and C3 of cervical plexus |
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Latin | radix inferior ansae cervicalis, descendens cervicalis |
TA | A14.2.02.015 |
FMA | 55146 |
The inferior root of the ansa cervicalis, also known as descendens cervicalis, is formed by fibers from spinal nerves C2 and C3.
The inferior root gives off branches to the inferior belly of the omohyoid muscle, and the lower parts of the sternothyroid and sternohyoid muscles.
Additional images
- Muscles, arteries and nerves of neck.Newborn dissection.
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