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What major nerve serves the head neck and shoulder plexus?
The major nerve that serves the head, neck, and shoulder plexus is the spinal accessory nerve (CN XI). It originates in the brainstem and courses through the neck to innervate muscles involved in head turning and shoulder shrugging.
Is the vagus nerve the only cranial nerve to extend beyond the head and neck region?
True
Why does it hurt when you pull on your side burns and back of your neck but doesnt when you pull the top of you head?
Your nerve are more sensitive on the side and backs of your head because of nerve's and very important Vain's communicating with the brain . The skin is more tender and the nerve are more responsive . As of the front of your head it's is less . Your skull is more presentable . The nerve and major vains are less exposed .
What is the spinal accessory nerve?
spinal accessory nerve (a nerve that helps control speech, swallowing, and certain movements of the head and neck)
What cranial nerve is the only one to leave the head and neck area?
The vagus nerve (CN X) is the only cranial nerve that extends beyond the head and neck area. It travels throughout the body, reaching organs such as the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
What is the only cranial nerve that travels outside of the area of the head and neck?
The Vagus
What cranial nerve leaves the head and neck region to supply the internal viscera?
Vagus
Can you and if you can have shingles on the head will they be only on one side or can they be at the back of the head or base of neck?
Anywhere! Shingles follow the path of a nerve.
What is the function of the external occipital protuberance?
The external occipital protuberance serves as an attachment site for ligaments and muscles in the neck and back. It helps stabilize the head and neck and plays a role in supporting head movements.
Can stretching help a pinched nerve in the neck?
I got a pinched nerve in the neck from stretching the neck. I would say no but I'm not a doctor
Do cranial nerves serve structures only in the head and neck?
False
Where is your auditory nerve?
In the neck
