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Plexus Cervicalis (Noun)

Meaning

A nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The plexus cervicalis is a nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle that provides motor and sensory innervation to the neck region.
  • Damage to the plexus cervicalis can result in weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the neck and shoulder.
  • The plexus cervicalis is formed by the ventral rami of the first four cervical nerves and gives rise to several important branches.
  • Injury to the plexus cervicalis can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the neck and shoulder area.
  • The plexus cervicalis plays a crucial role in the innervation of the muscles and skin of the neck and shoulder region.

Synonyms

  • Cervical Plexus

Hypernyms

  • Nerve Plexus
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