Cervical Plexus

A network of nerve fibers originating in the upper four CERVICAL SPINAL CORD segments. The cervical plexus distributes cutaneous nerves to parts of the neck, shoulders, and back of the head. It also distributes motor fibers to muscles of the cervical SPINAL COLUMN, infrahyoid muscles, and the DIAPHRAGM.

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Tree Number(s): A08.800.800.720.150

MeSH Unique ID: D002572

Entry Terms:

• Plexus, Cervical

See Also:

• Cervical Plexus Block

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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nerves
Spinal Nerves
Cervical Plexus
Phrenic Nerve