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The vertebral nerve revisited.

R Shane Tubbs1, Marios Loukas, Allison C Remy

  • 1Department of Cell Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. rstubbs@uab.edu

Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|March 14, 2007
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The vertebral nerve, often overlooked, originates from the stellate ganglion and connects to cervical spinal nerves. Understanding this nerve

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Neuroscience
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Limited literature exists on the vertebral nerve, with conflicting descriptions.
  • The vertebral nerve's anatomy and clinical relevance require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anatomy of the vertebral nerve.
  • To clarify the vertebral nerve's origin, course, and connections.
  • To explore the clinical significance of the vertebral nerve in neck pain.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection and macroscopic observation of the vertebral nerve in 10 fresh adult cadavers (20 sides).
  • Detailed analysis of the nerve's origin from the stellate ganglion or inferior cervical ganglion.
  • Observation of its path relative to the vertebral artery and its passage through transverse foramina.

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Main Results:

  • A vertebral nerve was identified in all specimens, typically originating from the stellate ganglion.
  • The nerve ascends posteromedial to the vertebral artery, acting as a deep gray ramus communicans connecting the stellate ganglion to C6 or C7 spinal nerves.
  • Variations included origin from the inferior cervical ganglion (10%), plexiform configuration (15%), and articular/meningeal branches (50%).

Conclusions:

  • The vertebral nerve is a deep ramus communicans with articular and meningeal branches.
  • Understanding its anatomy is crucial for managing neck pain, potentially aiding surgical and medical nerve blockade.
  • This study provides valuable anatomical data for clinicians and surgeons dealing with cervical spine pathologies.