cervical plexus

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Noun cervical plexus has 1 sense

cervical plexus, plexus cervicalis - a nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle
--₁ is a kind of nerve plexus

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Cervical Plexus

Definition: The cervical plexus refers to a network of nerves located in the neck region, formed by the anterior branches of the first four cervical spinal nerves (C1-C4). These nerves innervate various muscles and sensation in the head, neck, and upper shoulder.

Usage:

Doctors may assess the integrity of the cervical plexus to determine any potential nerve damage in a patient.
During surgery, the anesthesiologist may administer a nerve block to the cervical plexus to provide pain relief to the neck and shoulder area.
A traumatic injury to the cervical plexus may result in motor or sensory deficits in the upper body.

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