Study on the anatomical factors of cervical sympathetic nerve and second cervical nerve in the occurrence of upper cervical vertigo

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Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2022, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1) : 1-3. DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2022.1.01

Study on the anatomical factors of cervical sympathetic nerve and second cervical nerve in the occurrence of upper cervical vertigo

Song Zhanfeng¹, Wu Zhanyong¹, Ye Qibin², Lu Zhifang³

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Objective To demonstrate the anatomical relationship between superior cervical ganglion (SCG) and second cervical nerve (C2) and the innervated branch from SCG to vertebral artery, for providing anatomical basis for the clinical diagnosis of the upper cervical vertigo. Methods Fifteen adult cadavers (total 30 sides) were dissected to observe the communicating branches of SCG with C2 and the branches of the vertebral artery. Results There was no neural connection between SCG and C2 in 5 sides. There were neural connection between SCG and C2 in the remaining 25 sides, of which the vagus nerves were involved in 18 sides. The innervated branches were found from SCG to vertebral artery in 7 sides. After the SCG branch merged with the anterior branch of C2, the sympathetic nerve fibers were transferred to the anterior and posterior branches of C2 and the vertebral artery respectively. Conclusions The communicating branches of SCG and C2 and their dominant relationship to the vertebral artery can provide important anatomical basis for elucidating the pathogenesis of upper cervical vertigo and establishing effective treatment plan.

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Cervical vertigo; / / Superior cervical ganglion; / / Second cervical nerve; / / Vertebral artery / Anatomical factor

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Song Zhanfeng, Wu Zhanyong, Ye Qibin, Lu Zhifang. Study on the anatomical factors of cervical sympathetic nerve and second cervical nerve in the occurrence of upper cervical vertigo[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2022, 40(1): 1-3 https://doi.org/10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2022.1.01

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