Infrahyoid branches of ansa cervicalis

Rami infrahyoidei ansae cervicalis

  • Related terms: Branches to infrahyoid muscles

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The infrahyoid branches of ansa cervicalis innervate the infrahyoid muscles, including the sternohyoid, sternothyroid, and omohyoid muscles. These are long strap-like muscles and their upper and lower portions are innervated by the superior and inferior roots of the ansa cervicalis.

References

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  • Chhetri DK, Berke GS. Ansa cervicalis nerve: review of the topographic anatomy and morphology. Laryngoscope. 1997 Oct;107(10):1366-72.