#summary Human Spinal Cervical Nerves
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This page is intended to list cervical spinal cord nerves of biological human, which connect mind to human limbs and visceral organs.
Coverage verified by:
* http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/nerve (name base)
* http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves (MA reference)
= HEAD AND NECK CERVICAL NERVES =
(generated)
*motor nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_SAN Spinal Accessory Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.SAN]; NERVES={nerve to atlanto-occipital joint muscles; nerve to geniohyoid; nerve to longus capitis and longus colli muscles; nerve to scalene and levator scapulae muscles}
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM]; NERVES={ansa cervicalis; nerve to splenius capitis muscle; nerve to splenius cervilis muscle; thyroid nerve; occipital nerve, greater; suboccipital nerve}
*sensory nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_JUG Jugular Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.JUG]; NERVES={jugular nerve, sensory}
* [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]; NERVES={cervical nerve, transverse; great auricular nerve, anterior branch; great auricular nerve, posterior branch; occipital nerve, neck; occipital nerve, third; suboccipital nerve; supraclavicular nerves, intermediate; supraclavicular nerves, lateral; supraclavicular nerves, medial}
*nerves*:
* *head and neck cervical nerves, motor*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
* *ansa cervicalis* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ansacervicalis.htm ANSA CERVICALIS]); ORIGIN={from branches of C2/C3 nerves and from hypoglossal nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={branches to all infrahyoid muscles except the thyrohyoid}; MODALITY={extensor motor}
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* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *ansa cervicalis, inferior root* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/infrootansacervicalis.htm INFERIOR ROOT OF ANSA CERVICALIS]); ORIGIN={union of branches from 2nd and 3rd cervical nerves}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternohyoid_muscle Speaker - sternohyoid muscle] - depress hyoid bone; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternothyroid_muscle Speaker - sternothyroid muscle] - elevates larynx, may slightly depress hyoid bone}
* *ansa cervicalis, superior root* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne283.htm SUPERIOR ROOT OF ANSA CERVICALIS]); ORIGIN={C1 spinal cord segment ventral horn}; DISTRIBUTION={muscular branch to the superior belly of omohyoid}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omohyoid_muscle Speaker - omohyoid muscle] - Depresses the larynx and hyoid bone. Carries hyoid bone backward and to the side}
* *nerve to atlanto-occipital joint muscles*; ORIGIN={C1-C2}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_anterior_muscle Neck - rectus capitis anterior muscle] - flexion of neck at atlanto-occipital joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_lateralis_muscle Neck - rectus capitis lateralis muscle] - sidebend at atlanto-occipital joint, takes care of flexing the neck}
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* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_SAN Spinal Accessory Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.SAN] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *nerve to geniohyoid* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne277.htm NERVE TO GENIOHYOID]); ORIGIN={C1}; DISTRIBUTION={C1 fibers along with hypoglossal nerve to geniohyoid muscle, capital neck flexor}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geniohyoid_muscle Feeder - geniohyoid muscle] - carry hyoid bone and the tongue upward during deglutition}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_SAN Spinal Accessory Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.SAN] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *nerve to longus capitis and longus colli muscles*; ORIGIN={C2-C4}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longus_capitis_muscle Neck - longus capitis muscle] - flexion of neck at atlanto-occipital joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longus_colli_muscle Neck - longus colli muscle] - flexes the neck and head}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_SAN Spinal Accessory Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.SAN] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *nerve to scalene and levator scapulae muscles*; ORIGIN={C3-C4}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_scapulae_muscle Hand - levator scapulae muscle, roots] - Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalenus_anterior Neck - scalenus anterior muscle] - C5, C6, elevates first rib, rotate the neck to the opposite side; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalenus_medius Neck - scalenus medius muscle] - C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, elevate 1st rib, laterally flex (bend) the neck to the same side; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalenus_posterior Neck - scalenus posterior muscle] - C6, C7, C8, elevate 2nd rib, tilt the neck to the same side}
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* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_SAN Spinal Accessory Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.SAN] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *nerve to splenius capitis muscle*; ORIGIN={C3-C4}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splenius_capitis_muscle Neck - splenius capitis muscle] - prime mover for head extension; can also allow lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *nerve to splenius cervilis muscle*; ORIGIN={C5-C6}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splenius_cervicis_muscle Neck - splenius cervicis muscle] - bilaterally: extend the head and neck, unilaterally: lateral flexion to the same side, rotation to the same side}
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* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *thyroid nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne284.htm NERVE TO THYROHYOID]); ORIGIN={C1}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyrohyoid_muscle Speaker - thyrohyoid muscle] - depresses hyoid bone and elevates the larynx}
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* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_SPEAKER Mouth speaker,TARGET.TEA.SPEAKER]}
* *head and neck cervical nerves, sensory*; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}
* 
* *cervical nerve, transverse* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/transversecervical.htm TRANSVERSE CERVICAL NERVE]; cutaneous nerve of neck, anterior); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS (C2,C3)}; DISTRIBUTION={skin on side and front of neck, VPL}; MODALITY={general sensory}
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* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *great auricular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/greaterauricular.htm GREATER AURICULAR NERVE]); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS, C2/C3}; DISTRIBUTION={skin over parotid gland and mastoid process, and both surfaces of auricle}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* 
* *great auricular nerve, anterior branch*; ORIGIN={C2}; DISTRIBUTION={face; anterior branch is sensory to facial skin over the parotid gland}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_FACE Face,TARGET.TEA.FACE] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *great auricular nerve, posterior branch*; ORIGIN={C3}; DISTRIBUTION={ear; posterior branch supplies the skin over the mastoid process, back of the auricle, lobule and a portion of the scalp}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TSA_EAR Ear,TARGET.TSA.EAR] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *jugular nerve, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne299.htm JUGULAR NERVE]); ORIGIN={a branch of the superior cervical GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={communicates with the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves; jugular nerve, passes upward to the base of the skull, and divides to join the petrous ganglion of the glossopharyngeal, and the jugular ganglion of the vagus}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* 
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_LUNG Lung,TARGET.TEA.LUNG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_JUG Jugular Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.JUG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_HL_SOL Solitary Nucleus,LPC.HL.SOL] -> [BrainRegionNCP_FD_TH_VPM Ventral Posteromedial Nucleus,NCP.FD.TH.VPM]}
* *jugular nerve, branch to jugular (superior vagal) ganglion*; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *jugular nerve, branch to petrosal (inferior glossopharyngeal) ganglion*; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *occipital nerve*; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}
* 
* *occipital nerve, neck*; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *occipital nerve, greater* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/greateroccipitalnerve.htm GREATER OCCIPITAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={medial branch of dorsal branch of C2; spinalis dorsi}; DISTRIBUTION={semispinal muscle of head and skin of scalp as far forward as the vertex}; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_capitis Neck - semispinalis capitis] - extend the head}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *occipital nerve, lesser* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/lesseroccipital.htm LESSER OCCIPITAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={superficial cervical PLEXUS (C2-C3)}; DISTRIBUTION={ascends behind the auricle and supplies some of the skin on the side of the head and on the cranial surface of the auricle}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *occipital nerve, third* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/thirdoccipital.htm THIRD OCCIPITAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={medial branch of dorsal branch of C3}; DISTRIBUTION={skin of upper part of back of neck and head; splenius (SPL), biventer cervicis and complexus (BCC), rectus capitus dorsalis, and obliquus capitus caudalis}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_IZ_CCV Central Cervical Nucleus,LPC.SC.IZ.CCV] -> [BrainRegionLLC_HL_IO Inferior Olivary Nucleus,LLC.HL.IO] -> [BrainRegionLLC_HT_CR_PV Cerebellar Paravermis,LLC.HT.CR.PV]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_IZ_CCV Central Cervical Nucleus,LPC.SC.IZ.CCV] -> [BrainRegionLPC_HT_IVBN Inferior Vestibular Nuclei,LPC.HT.IVBN]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-alpha-Ib-sensory}, endings={SPROP}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_NP Proprius Nucleus,LPC.SC.PH.NP] -> [BrainRegionLLC_HL_IO Inferior Olivary Nucleus,LLC.HL.IO] -> [BrainRegionLLC_HT_CR_PV Cerebellar Paravermis,LLC.HT.CR.PV]}
* *suboccipital nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne58.htm C1 NERVE]; infraoccipital nerve); ORIGIN={dorsal branch of C1 nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={proprioception; emerges above posterior arch of atlas and supplies muscles of suboccipital triangle and semispinal muscle of head}; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obliquus_capitis_inferior_muscle Neck - obliquus capitis inferior muscle] - rotation of head and neck; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obliquus_capitis_superior_muscle Neck - obliquus capitis superior muscle] - extends head and flex head to the ipsilateral side; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_posterior_major_muscle Neck - rectus capitis posterior major muscle] - ipsilateral rotation of head and extension; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_posterior_minor_muscle Neck - rectus capitis posterior minor muscle] - extends the head at the neck, but is now considered to be more of a sensory organ than a muscle}
* 
* fiber: GSA, types={A-alpha-Ib-sensory}, endings={SPROP}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK]}
* *supraclavicular nerves* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/supraclavicularnerves.htm SUPRACLAVICULAR NERVES]); DISTRIBUTION={neck and upper cutaneous parts of female breast}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *supraclavicular nerves, intermediate* (middle supraclavicular nerves); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS (C3-C4)}; DISTRIBUTION={descend in the posterior triangle, cross the clavicle, and supply the skin over pectoral and deltoid region}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *supraclavicular nerves, lateral* (posterior supraclavicular nerves); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS (C3-C4)}; DISTRIBUTION={descend in the posterior triangle, cross the clavicle, and supply the skin of superior and posterior parts of shoulder}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_NECK Neck,TARGET.TEA.NECK] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *supraclavicular nerves, medial* (anterior supraclavicular nerves); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS (C3-C4)}; DISTRIBUTION={descend in posterior triangle, cross the clavicle, and supply the skin of medial infraclavicular region}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_BREAST Breast,TARGET.TEA.BREAST] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
= ARM AND SHOULDER CERVICAL NERVES =
(generated)
*motor nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PL Posterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PL]; NERVES={median nerve, motor, forearm innervation; musculocutaneous nerve, motor}
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM]; NERVES={axillary nerve, anterior branch; suprascapular nerve; long thoracic nerve; lateral pectoral nerve; dorsal scapular nerve; nerve to levator scapulae}
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_RPL Retroposterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.RPL]; NERVES={median nerve, motor, wrist and fingers innervation; ulnar nerve, motor, wrist and fingers innervation}
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VL Ventrolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VL]; NERVES={radial nerve, motor}
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM]; NERVES={axillary nerve, motor branch to triceps brachii; subclavian nerve; medial pectoral nerve; subscapular nerves}
*sensory nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]; NERVES={arm nerves, sensory; musculocutaneous nerve, sensory; shoulder nerves, mixed}
*nerves*:
* *arm nerves, motor*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
* *median nerve, motor* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne2.htm MEDIAN NERVE]); ORIGIN={lateral and medial cords of brachial PLEXUS-C6-T1}; DISTRIBUTION={ultimately, skin on front of lateral part of hand, most of flexor muscles of front of forearm, most of short muscles of thumb and elbow joint, and many joints of hand}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *median nerve, motor, forearm innervation*; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PL Posterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PL] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, deep muscles of forearm* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne203.htm ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={pronator quadratus}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronator_quadratus Hand - pronator quadratus muscle] - pronates the forearm}
* *median nerve, superficial muscles in foream*; DISTRIBUTION={pronator teres}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronator_teres_muscle Hand - pronator teres muscle] - pronation of forearm, flexes elbow}
* *median nerve, motor, wrist and fingers innervation* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne205.htm PALMAR DIGITAL BRANCHES OF MEDIAN NERVE]); MODALITY={flexor motor}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_RPL Retroposterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.RPL] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *median nerve, deep muscles*; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, hand* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne203.htm ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE]); ORIGIN={median nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={flexor digitorum profundus, muscular branches; flexor pollicis longus}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_profundus_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum profundus muscle, interosseous] - flex hand, interphalangeal joints; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis longus muscle] - flexion of the thumb}
* *median nerve, recurrent branch*; DISTRIBUTION={muscles of thenar compartment; opponens pollicis, abductor pollicis brevis}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - abductor pollicis brevis muscle] - abduction of thumb; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis brevis muscle, median] - flexion of thumb; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opponens_pollicis_muscle Hand - opponens pollicis muscle] - opposition of the thumb}
* *median nerve, intermediate muscles of foream*; DISTRIBUTION={flexor digitorum superficialis muscle}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_superficialis_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum superficialis muscle] - flexor of fingers (primarily at proximal interphalangeal joints)}
* *median nerve, lumbricals branches*; DISTRIBUTION={motor innervation to first and second lumbricals of hand}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbricals_of_the_hand Hand - lumbricals of the hand muscles, median] - flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints}
* *median nerve, superficial muscles in hand*; DISTRIBUTION={flexor carpi radialis; palmaris longus}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_carpi_radialis_muscle Hand - flexor carpi radialis muscle] - flexion and abduction at wrist; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmaris_longus_muscle Hand - palmaris longus muscle] - wrist flexor}
* *musculocutaneous nerve, motor* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne5.htm MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE]); ORIGIN={lateral cord of brachial PLEXUS-C5-C7}; DISTRIBUTION={coracobrachial and biceps brachial muscles, the elbow joint, and skin of radial side of forearm}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps Hand - biceps muscle] - flexes elbow and supinates forearm; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachialis_muscle Hand - brachialis muscle] - flexion at elbow joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coracobrachialis_muscle Hand - coracobrachialis muscle] - flexes and adducts humerus}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PL Posterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PL] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *radial nerve, motor* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne3.htm RADIAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={posterior cord of brachial PLEXUS (C6-C8, and sometimes C5 and T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={descending in the back of arm and forearm, it is ultimately distributed to skin on back of arm, forearm, and hand, extensor muscles on back of arm and forearm, and elbow joint and many joints of hand}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articularis_cubiti_muscle Hand - articularis cubiti muscle] - lifts capsule away from joint}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VL Ventrolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VL] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *radial nerve, deep branch* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne24.htm DEEP BRANCH OF RADIAL NERVE]); MODALITY={extensor motor}
* *interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne25.htm POSTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE]); ORIGIN={continuation of deep branch of radial nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, abductor/extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor indicis}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - abductor pollicis longus muscle] - abduction, extension of thumb; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digiti_minimi_muscle Hand - extensor carpi ulnaris muscle] - extends the little finger at all joints; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_ulnaris_muscle Hand - extensor digiti minimi muscle] - extends and adducts the wrist; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digitorum_muscle Hand - extensor digitorum muscle] - extension of hand and fingers; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_indicis_proprius Hand - extensor indicis muscle] - extends index finger, wrist; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - extensor pollicis brevis muscle] - extension of thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - extensor pollicis longus muscle] - extension of the thumb (metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal); [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supinator_muscle Hand - supinator muscle] - supinates forearm}
* *radial nerve, deep branch before supinator*; DISTRIBUTION={extensor carpi radialis brevis, supinator}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_radialis_longus_muscle Hand - extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle] - extensor at the wrist joint, abducts the hand at the wrist}
* *radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches*; DISTRIBUTION={triceps brachii (lateral and medial heads), anconeus, brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anconeus_muscle Hand - anconeus muscle] - partly blended in with the triceps, which it assists in extension of the forearm. Stabilises the elbow and abducts the ulna during pronation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachioradialis Hand - brachioradialis muscle] - stabilizer of elbow joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_radialis_brevis_muscle Hand - extensor carpi radialis longus muscle] - extensor and abductor of the hand at the wrist joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triceps_brachii_muscle Hand - triceps brachii muscle, radial] - extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder}
* *ulnar nerve, motor* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne1.htm ULNAR NERVE]; cubital nerve); ORIGIN={medial and lateral cords of brachial PLEXUS (C7-T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={ultimately to skin on front and back of medial part of hand, some flexor muscles on front of forearm, many short muscles of hand, elbow joint, many joints of hand}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *ulnar nerve, motor, wrist and fingers innervation*; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_RPL Retroposterolateral Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.RPL] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *ulnar nerve, deep muscles* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne21.htm DEEP BRANCH OF ULNAR NERVE]); MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_digiti_minimi_muscle_(hand) Hand - abductor digiti minimi muscle of hand] - abduction of little finger; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsal_interossei_of_the_hand Hand - dorsal interossei muscles of the hand] - abduct finger; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmar_interossei_muscles Hand - palmar interossei muscles] - adduction}
* *ulnar nerve, adductor pollicis and lumbrical*; DISTRIBUTION={adductor pollicis; third and fourth lumbrical muscles}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_pollicis_muscle Hand - adductor pollicis muscle] - adducts the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbricals_of_the_hand Hand - lumbricals of the hand muscles, ulnar] - flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints}
* *ulnar nerve, flexor digiti minimi*; DISTRIBUTION={flexor digiti minimi}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digiti_minimi_brevis_(hand) Hand - flexor digiti minimi brevis of hand] - flexes little finger}
* *ulnar nerve, hypothenar muscles*; DISTRIBUTION={hypothenar muscles}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *ulnar nerve, interossei*; DISTRIBUTION={palmar interossei; dorsal interossei}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_profundus_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum profundus muscle, ulnar] - flex hand, interphalangeal joints}
* *ulnar nerve, pollicis brevis*; DISTRIBUTION={flexor pollicis brevis}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis brevis muscle, ulnar] - flexion of thumb}
* *ulnar nerve, superficial muscles* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne20.htm SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF ULNAR NERVE]); MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *ulnar nerve, muscular branches*; DISTRIBUTION={flexor carpi ulnaris}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_carpi_ulnaris_muscle Hand - flexor carpi ulnaris muscle] - flexion and adduction of wrist}
* *ulnar nerve, superficial branch*; DISTRIBUTION={palmaris brevis; abductor digiti minimi; opponens digiti minimi}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opponens_digiti_minimi_muscle Hand - opponens digiti minimi muscle] - draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmaris_brevis_muscle Hand - palmaris brevis muscle] - wrinkle skin of palm}
* *arm nerves, sensory*; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-delta-sensory}, endings={SAD}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_UMG Upper Marginal Nucleus,LPC.SC.PH.UMG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={C-sensory}, endings={SFN}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_USG Upper Substantia Gelatinosa,LPC.SC.PH.USG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_HL_CU Cuneate Nucleus,LPC.HL.CU] -> [BrainRegionNCP_FD_TH_VPL Ventral Posterolateral Nucleus,NCP.FD.TH.VPL]}
* *cutaneous nerve of arm, medial* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/medcutnarm.htm MEDIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM]); ORIGIN={medial cord of brachial PLEXUS (T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={skin on medial and posterior aspects of arm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *cutaneous nerve of forearm, medial* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne4.htm MEDIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF FOREARM]); ORIGIN={medial cord of brachial PLEXUS (C8, T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={skin of front, medial, and posteromedial aspects of forearm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *median nerve, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne2.htm MEDIAN NERVE]); ORIGIN={lateral and medial cords of brachial PLEXUS-C6-T1}; DISTRIBUTION={ultimately, skin on front of lateral part of hand, most of flexor muscles of front of forearm, most of short muscles of thumb and elbow joint, and many joints of hand}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* 
* *median nerve, digital cutaneous branches*; DISTRIBUTION={lateral (radial) three and a half digits on the palmar side; index, middle and ring finger on dorsum of the hand}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of median nerve, common palmar*; DISTRIBUTION={thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, and first two lumbrical muscles}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of median nerve, proper palmar*; DISTRIBUTION={first two lumbrical muscles, skin and joints of both sides and palmar aspect of thumb, index, and middle fingers, radial side of ring finger, and back of distal aspect of these digits}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *median nerve, palmar cutaneous branch* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne204.htm PALMAR CUTANEOUS BRANCH OF MEDIAN NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={lateral aspect of skin of palm (but not digits)}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *musculocutaneous nerve, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne5.htm MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE]); ORIGIN={lateral cord of brachial PLEXUS-C5-C7}; DISTRIBUTION={coracobrachial and biceps brachial muscles, the elbow joint, and skin of radial side of forearm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-alpha-Ib-sensory}, endings={SPROP}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_IZ_CBS Centrobasalis Nucleus,LPC.SC.IZ.CBS] -> [BrainRegionLLC_HT_CR_PV Cerebellar Paravermis,LLC.HT.CR.PV]}
* *cutaneous nerve of forearm, lateral* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/latcutnforearm.htm LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF FOREARM]); ORIGIN={continuation of musculocutaneous nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin over radial side of forearm and sometimes an area of skin of dorsum of hand}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *radial nerve, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne3.htm RADIAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={posterior cord of brachial PLEXUS (C6-C8, and sometimes C5 and T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={descending in the back of arm and forearm, it is ultimately distributed to skin on back of arm, forearm, and hand, extensor muscles on back of arm and forearm, and elbow joint and many joints of hand}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* 
* *radial nerve, sensory, cutaneous branches*; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *cutaneous nerve of arm, inferior lateral* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne7.htm LOWER LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM]); ORIGIN={radial nerve, arm}; DISTRIBUTION={skin of lateral surface of lower part of arm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *cutaneous nerve of forearm, posterior* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne12.htm POSTERIOR CUTANEOUS NERVE OF FOREARM]); ORIGIN={radial nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin of dorsal aspect of forearm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *radial nerve, posterior cutaneous nerve of arm* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne22.htm POSTERIOR CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM]); ORIGIN={axilla}; DISTRIBUTION={skin on back of arm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *radial nerve, superficial branch* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne23.htm SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF RADIAL NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={radial side of thumb (by a digital nerve), skin of radial side and ball of thumb}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of radial nerve, dorsal* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne206.htm DORSAL DIGITAL BRANCHES OF SUPERFICIAL RADIAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={superficial branch of radial nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin and joints of back of thumb, index finger, and part of middle finger, as far distally as the distal phalanx}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *ulnar nerve, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne1.htm ULNAR NERVE]; cubital nerve); ORIGIN={medial and lateral cords of brachial PLEXUS (C7-T1)}; DISTRIBUTION={ultimately to skin on front and back of medial part of hand, some flexor muscles on front of forearm, many short muscles of hand, elbow joint, many joints of hand}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* 
* *ulnar nerve, dorsal branch* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne19.htm DORSAL BRANCH OF ULNAR NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={supplies cutaneous innervation to posterior skin (except nails)}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of ulnar nerve, dorsal*; ORIGIN={dorsal branch of ulnar nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin and joints of medial side of little finger, dorsal aspects of adjacent sides of little and ring fingers and of ring and middle fingers}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *ulnar nerve, palmar cutaneous branch* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne18.htm PALMAR CUTANEOUS BRANCH OF ULNAR NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={supplies cutaneous innervation to anterior skin and nails}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of ulnar nerve, common palmar number two*; ORIGIN={superficial branch of ulnar nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={little and ring fingers}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *digital nerves of ulnar nerve, proper palmar* (proper palmar digital nerves of ulnar nerve); ORIGIN={the lateral of the two common palmar digital nerves from the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin and joints of adjacent sides of fourth and fifth fingers}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *shoulder nerves, mixed*; MODALITY={general sensory, flexor motor, extensor motor}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-delta-sensory}, endings={SAD}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_UMG Upper Marginal Nucleus,LPC.SC.PH.UMG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={C-sensory}, endings={SFN}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_USG Upper Substantia Gelatinosa,LPC.SC.PH.USG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-beta-sensory}, endings={SMECH}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_HL_CU Cuneate Nucleus,LPC.HL.CU] -> [BrainRegionNCP_FD_TH_VPL Ventral Posterolateral Nucleus,NCP.FD.TH.VPL]}
* *axillary nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne8.htm AXILLARY NERVE]); ORIGIN={posterior cord of brachial PLEXUS (C5-C6)}; DISTRIBUTION={deltoid and teres minor muscles, skin on back of arm}; MODALITY={general sensory, flexor motor, extensor motor}
* 
* *axillary nerve, anterior branch*; DISTRIBUTION={anterior border of deltoid to provide motor innervation, few small cutaneous branches}; MODALITY={general sensory, flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltoid_muscle Hand - deltoid muscle, anterior] - shoulder flexion}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *axillary nerve, posterior branch*; DISTRIBUTION={supplies teres minor and posterior part of deltoid}; MODALITY={general sensory, extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltoid_muscle Hand - deltoid muscle, lateral and posterior] - shoulder abduction, extension; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teres_minor_muscle Hand - teres minor muscle] - laterally rotates and adducts the arm}
* *axillary nerve, motor branch to triceps brachii*; DISTRIBUTION={motor branch of long head of triceps brachii}; MODALITY={extensor motor, general sensory}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triceps_brachii_muscle Hand - triceps brachii muscle, axillary] - extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *cutaneous nerve of arm, superior lateral* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne6.htm UPPER LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM]); ORIGIN={axillary nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={skin of back of arm}; MODALITY={general sensory}
* *scapular nerves*; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}
* *suprascapular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/suprascapular.htm SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE]); ORIGIN={brachial PLEXUS (C5-C6)}; DISTRIBUTION={descends through suprascapular and spinoglenoid notches and supplies acromioclavicular and shoulder joints, and supraspinous and infraspinous muscles}; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infraspinatus_muscle Hand - infraspinatus muscle] - Lateral rotation of arm and Adduction of arm and stabilizes humerus; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supraspinatus_muscle Hand - supraspinatus muscle] - abduction of arm and stabilizes humerus}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *subclavian nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/subclavius.htm NERVE TO SUBCLAVIUS]); ORIGIN={upper trunk of brachial PLEXUS (C5)}; DISTRIBUTION={subclavius muscle and sternoclavicular joint}; MODALITY={extensor motor, general sensory}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subclavius_muscle Hand - subclavius muscle] - depression of clavicle}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *shoulder nerves, pure motor*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
* *long thoracic nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/longthoracic.htm LONG THORACIC NERVE]; nerve of Bell); ORIGIN={brachial PLEXUS (ventral branches of C5-C7)}; DISTRIBUTION={descends behind brachial plexus to serratus anterior muscle}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serratus_anterior_muscle Hand - serratus anterior muscle] - Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *pectoral nerve*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
* 
* *lateral pectoral nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne13.htm LATERAL PECTORAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={C5-C7}; DISTRIBUTION={upper pectoralis major muscle}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectoralis_major_muscle Hand - pectoralis major muscle] - Clavicular head: flexes the humerus. Sternocostal head: extends the humerus. As a whole, adducts and medially rotates the humerus. It also draws the scapula anteriorly and inferiorly}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *medial pectoral nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne10.htm MEDIAL PECTORAL NERVE]); ORIGIN={C8-T1}; DISTRIBUTION={lower pectoralis major muscle, pectoralis minor}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectoralis_minor_muscle Hand - pectoralis minor muscle] - stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *scapular nerves, pure motor*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
* *dorsal scapular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/dorsalscapularn.htm DORSAL SCAPULAR NERVE]); ORIGIN={brachial PLEXUS-ventral branch of C5}; DISTRIBUTION={rhomboid muscles and occasionally levator muscle of scapula}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_scapulae_muscle Hand - levator scapulae muscle, scapular] - Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomboid_muscle Hand - rhomboid major muscle] - Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomboid_muscle Hand - rhomboid minor muscle] - Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *dorsal scapular nerve, branch to rhomboideus major*; DISTRIBUTION={rhomboideus major}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *dorsal scapular nerve, branch to rhomboideus minor*; DISTRIBUTION={rhomboideus minor}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* *nerve to levator scapulae*; ORIGIN={C3-C4}; DISTRIBUTION={shoulder, levator scapulae}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *subscapular nerves*; ORIGIN={posterior division of the brachial plexus}; MODALITY={extensor motor}
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HAND Hand,TARGET.TEA.HAND]}
* *lower subscapular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/lowersubscapular.htm LOWER SUBSCAPULAR NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={subscapularis, teres major}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscapularis_muscle Hand - subscapularis muscle, lower] - rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teres_major_muscle Hand - teres major muscle] - internal rotation of the humerus}
* *middle subscapular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/Ne9.htm THORACODORSAL NERVE]; long scapular nerve); ORIGIN={posterior cord of brachial PLEXUS (C7-C8)}; DISTRIBUTION={latissimus dorsi muscle}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latissimus_dorsi_muscle Hand - latissimus dorsi muscle] - pulls the forelimb dorsally and caudally}
* 
* *upper subscapular nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/uppersubscapular.htm UPPER SUBSCAPULAR NERVE]); DISTRIBUTION={subscapularis}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscapularis_muscle Hand - subscapularis muscle, upper] - rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder}
= HEART AND LUNG CERVICAL NERVES =
(generated)
*motor nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PHR Phrenic Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PHR]; NERVES={phrenic nerve}
*sensory nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]; NERVES={cervical cardiac nerve, sensory; phrenic nerve}
*nerves*:
* *heart cervical nerves, sensory*; MODALITY={autonomic sensory}
* *cervical cardiac nerve, sensory*; MODALITY={autonomic sensory}
* 
* fiber: GVA, types={A-delta-sensory}, endings={SAD}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HEART Heart,TARGET.TEA.HEART] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG]}
* *cervical cardiac nerve, inferior, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne286.htm CARDIAC BRANCH OF CERVICOTHORACIC GANGLION]); ORIGIN={sensory fibers whose cell bodies are placed in the C7-8,T1 spinal ganglia through the thoracic splanchnic nerves}; DISTRIBUTION={heart via cardiac PLEXUS}; MODALITY={autonomic sensory}
* *cervical cardiac nerve, middle, sensory* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne303.htm LEFT CARDIAC BRANCH OF MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION], [http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne314.htm RIGHT CARDIAC BRANCH OF MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION]); ORIGIN={sensory fibers whose cell bodies are placed in the C5-6 spinal ganglia through the thoracic splanchnic nerves}; DISTRIBUTION={heart}; MODALITY={autonomic sensory}
* *lung cervical nerves, mixed*; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}
* *phrenic nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/leftphrenicnerve.htm LEFT PHRENIC NERVE], [http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/rightphrenicnerve.htm RIGHT PHRENIC NERVE]); ORIGIN={cervical PLEXUS (C3-C5)}; DISTRIBUTION={sensory to pleura, pericardium, motor to diaphragm, peritoneum, and sympathetic plexuses; sensory - central tendon of the diaphragm}; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_dorsi Lung - thoracic diaphragm] - increases thoracic cavity volume; inhalation}
* 
* fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PHR Phrenic Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PHR] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_LUNG Lung,TARGET.TEA.LUNG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-delta-sensory}, endings={SAD}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_LUNG Lung,TARGET.TEA.LUNG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_UMG Upper Marginal Nucleus,LPC.SC.PH.UMG]}
* fiber: GSA, types={A-delta-sensory}, endings={SAD}, chain={[BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_LUNG Lung,TARGET.TEA.LUNG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_PN_SG_UDRG Upper Dorsal Root Ganglion,LPC.PN.SG.UDRG] -> [BrainRegionLPC_SC_PH_USG Upper Substantia Gelatinosa,LPC.SC.PH.USG]}
* *phrenic nerve, accessory*; ORIGIN={inconstant contribution of C5 nerve to the phrenic nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={when present, they run a separate course to the root of the neck or into the thorax before joining the phrenic nerve}; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}
* *phrenic nerve, proper*; ORIGIN={C3-C4}; MODALITY={flexor motor, general sensory}
= CERVICAL NERVES - SYMPATHETIC FIBERS =
(generated)
*motor nuclei/ganglia*:
* [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_MCG Middle Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.MCG]; NERVES={cervical cardiac nerve, middle, sympathetic; middle cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami; middle cervical ganglion, thyroid branches}
* [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_STG Stellate Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.STG]; NERVES={ansa subclavia; cervical cardiac nerve, inferior, sympathetic; stellate ganglion, arterial branches; stellate ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami}
* [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG]; NERVES={external carotid nerve; caroticotympanic nerves; ciliary nerves, sympathetic fibers; internal carotid nerve, to tarsal muscle; palatine nerve, sympathetic fibers; jugular nerve, sympathetic; superior cervical cardiac nerve; superior cervical ganglion, laryngopharyngeal branches; superior cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami}
*sensory nuclei/ganglia*:
*nerves*:
* *middle cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne309.htm MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION]); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *ansa subclavia* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne285.htm ANSA SUBCLAVIA]); DISTRIBUTION={to stellate ganglion}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_STG Stellate Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.STG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *cervical cardiac nerve, middle, sympathetic* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne303.htm LEFT CARDIAC BRANCH OF MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION], [http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne314.htm RIGHT CARDIAC BRANCH OF MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION]); ORIGIN={middle cervical GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={heart}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart Heart - lower cardiac muscle, middle] - increase contractility}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_MCG Middle Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.MCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HEART Heart,TARGET.TEA.HEART]}
* *middle cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami* (lateral branches); ORIGIN={spinal cord}; DISTRIBUTION={C5-C6 spinal nerve targets, inner surface of hands}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/cardiovascular/arm-hand Vessels - forearm blood vessels] - ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to hands and fingers}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_MCG Middle Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.MCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *middle cervical ganglion, thyroid branches* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne325.htm THYROID BRANCHES OF MIDDLE CERVICAL GANGLION]); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid Endocrine - parathyroid gland] - release parathyroid hormones into blood; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid Endocrine - thyroid gland] - release thyroid hormones into blood}
* 
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_MCG Middle Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.MCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_ENDOCRINE Endocrine Glands,TARGET.TEA.ENDOCRINE]}
* *stellate ganglion, sympathetic fibers* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne316.htm CERVICOTHORACIC GANGLION]; inferior cervical ganglion, cervicothoracic ganglion); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *cervical cardiac nerve, inferior, sympathetic* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne286.htm CARDIAC BRANCH OF CERVICOTHORACIC GANGLION]); ORIGIN={cervicothoracic GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={heart via cardiac PLEXUS}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart Heart - lower cardiac muscle, stellar] - increase contractility}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_STG Stellate Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.STG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HEART Heart,TARGET.TEA.HEART]}
* *stellate ganglion, arterial branches*; DISTRIBUTION={supply the subclavian and vertebral arteries}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* 
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_STG Stellate Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.STG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *stellate ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami* (lateral branches); ORIGIN={spinal cord}; DISTRIBUTION={C7-C8 spinal nerve targets, upper hand blood vessels}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/cardiovascular/arm-hand Vessels - arm blood vessels] - ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to arms}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_STG Stellate Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.STG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *superior cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne318.htm SUPERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION]); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* 
* *carotid nerves*; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *external carotid nerve*; DISTRIBUTION={ramify upon the common carotid artery and upon the external carotid artery and its branches; w/o connection in submaxillary ganglion, otic ganglion, external petrosal nerve, to the genicular ganglion of the facial nerve}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parotid_gland Vessels - parotid gland vasoconstrictors] - reduces glandular bloodflow, thereby decreasing the volume of fluid in salivary secretions, producing an enzyme rich mucous saliva; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublingual_gland Vessels - sublingual gland vasoconstrictors] - reduces glandular bloodflow, thereby decreasing the volume of fluid in salivary secretions, producing an enzyme rich mucous saliva; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submandibular_gland Vessels - submandibular gland vasoconstrictors] - reduces glandular bloodflow, thereby decreasing the volume of fluid in salivary secretions, producing an enzyme rich mucous saliva}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *internal carotid nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne298.htm INTERNAL CAROTID NERVE]); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *caroticotympanic nerves* (MA[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne293.htm INFERIOR CAROTICOTYMPANIC NERVE], [http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne317.htm SUPERIOR CAROTICOTYMPANIC NERVE]); ORIGIN={internal carotid PLEXUS; inferior and superior nerves can be distinguished; together with tympanic nerve, they form the tympanic plexus}; DISTRIBUTION={tympanic region and parotid gland}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *ciliary nerves, sympathetic fibers*; ORIGIN={nasociliary nerve, from ophthalmic nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={long and short ciliary nerves, dilator muscle of pupil, uvea, cornea}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciliary_muscle Eye - ciliary muscle - sympathetic] - accommodation excitation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_dilator_muscle Eye - iris dilator muscle] - pupil dilation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbicularis_oculi_muscle Eye - orbicularis oculi muscle] - closes the eyelids; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitalis_muscle Eye - orbitalis muscle] - protrusion of eyeball}
* 
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TSA_EYE Eye,TARGET.TSA.EYE]}
* *internal carotid nerve, to tarsal muscle*; DISTRIBUTION={superior tarsal muscle; inferior tarsal muscle}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsus_%28eyelids%29 Eye - inferior tarsal muscle] - lower lid retraction; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_tarsal_muscle Eye - superior tarsal muscle] - raise the upper eyelid}
* 
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TSA_EYE Eye,TARGET.TSA.EYE]}
* *petrosal nerve, deep* (MA[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne233.htm EXTERNAL PETROSAL NERVE], MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne173.htm DEEP PETROSAL NERVE]; vidian nerve, deep); ORIGIN={internal carotid PLEXUS from T1 spinal nerve}; DISTRIBUTION={from superior cervical sympathetic ganglion as internal carotid nerve, joins greater petrosal nerve to form nerve of pterygoid canal, and supplies lacrimal, nasal, and palatine glands via pterygopalatine ganglion and its branches}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *palatine nerve, sympathetic fibers*; DISTRIBUTION={superior cervical ganglion sends sympathetic nerve fibers to the head organs, sympathetic fibers from the SCG run up on the internal carotid artery and form the deep petrosal nerve to pterygopalatine ganglia and follow the same tracts as the parasympathetic fibers}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPRV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *palatine nerve, sympathetic fibers, greater* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne149.htm POSTERIOR INFERIOR NASAL NERVES]; palatine nerve, sympathetic fibers, anterior); ORIGIN={deep petrosal nerve to pterygopalatine GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={hard palate, blood vessels}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *palatine nerves, sympathetic fibers, lesser*; ORIGIN={pterygopalatine GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={soft palate, blood vessels}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* *jugular nerve, sympathetic* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne299.htm JUGULAR NERVE]); ORIGIN={a branch of the superior cervical GANGLION}; DISTRIBUTION={sympathetic vasomotor - to blood vessels}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasoconstriction Vessels - heart blood vessels] - narrowing of the blood vessels}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *superior cervical cardiac nerve* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne302.htm LEFT CARDIAC BRANCH OF SUPERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION], [http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne313.htm RIGHT CARDIAC BRANCH OF SUPERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION]); MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart Heart - upper cardiac muscle] - increase contractility}
* 
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HEART Heart,TARGET.TEA.HEART]}
* *superior cervical ganglion, laryngopharyngeal branches* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne300.htm LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL BRANCHES OF SUPERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION]); DISTRIBUTION={carotid body efferent inhibition; pass to the side of the pharynx, where they join with branches from the glossopharyngeal, vagus, and external laryngeal nerves to form the pharyngeal plexus}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart Heart - upper cardiac muscle] - increase contractility}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_HEART Heart,TARGET.TEA.HEART]}
* *superior cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami* (lateral branches); ORIGIN={spinal cord}; DISTRIBUTION={C1-C4 spinal nerve targets}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}
* fiber: GVE, types={B-motor}, endings={MPA-SPAV}, chain={[BrainRegionLAC_SC_IZ_IML Intermediolateral Nucleus,LAC.SC.IZ.IML] -> [BrainRegionLAC_PN_SYM_SCG Superior Cervical Ganglion,LAC.PN.SYM.SCG] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_VESSELS Blood vessels,TARGET.TEA.VESSELS]}
* *median nerve, motor, vascular branches*; DISTRIBUTION={arm innervation, wall of brachial artery}; MODALITY={sympathetic motor}; MUSCLES={[http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8054/Labs/Lab12b/Lab12b.htm Vessels - wall of brachial artery smooth muscles] - provide a more or less steady supply of blood at normal pressure into the capillary beds}