Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-9-2018
Publication Title
Cureus
Keywords
accessory nerve; internal jugular vein; sternocleidomastoid muscle; variations
Abstract
The accessory nerve is an important nerve in the head and neck regions. Some variants of this nerve's anatomy have been reported. Herein, we present an unusual report and review the extant medical literature regarding other more commonly found derailments of this nerve's anatomy.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Department
Neurosciences
Department
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Recommended Citation
Alimi, Yusuf; Iwanaga, Joe; Loukas, Marios; Oskouian, Rod J; and Tubbs, R Shane, "An Unusual Variation of the Accessory Nerve." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 638.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/638