Several nerves are located in the neck, but here are two prominent ones as mentioned in the reference: the transverse cervical nerve and the supraclavicular nerve.
The nerves in your neck supply sensation to the skin and control muscles in the region. Here's a closer look at two of them:
Transverse Cervical Nerve
- The transverse cervical nerve originates from spinal nerve roots C2 and C3.
- It projects posteriorly and wraps around to the anterior neck.
- It supplies the skin of the anterior cervical region.
Supraclavicular Nerve
- The supraclavicular nerve originates from spinal nerve roots C3 and C4.
- It descends from behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
- It provides sensory information from the skin over the clavicle and shoulder.
