ansa cervicalis

ansa cervicalis

A loop of nerves that are part of the cervical plexus that lies superficial to the internal jugular vein in the carotid sheath. Branches from the ansa cervicalis innervate three of the four infrahyoid muscles, including the sternohyoid muscle, the sternothyroid muscle, and the omohyoid muscle.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure nerve
Latin Name ansa cervicalis
FMA ID 55142

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ansa cervicalis?
A loop of nerves that are part of the cervical plexus that lies superficial to the internal jugular vein in the carotid sheath. Branches from the ansa cervicalis innervate three of the four infrahyoid muscles, including the sternohyoid muscle, the sternothyroid muscle, and the omohyoid muscle.
What is the Latin name for the ansa cervicalis?
The Latin name for the ansa cervicalis is ansa cervicalis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.