(neuroanatomy) One of two branches of the vagus nerve that arises below the larynx, loops under the subclavian artery on the right side and under the arch of the aorta on the left, and returns upward to the larynx to supply all the muscles of the thyroid except the cricothyroid muscle.

Synonym of nerve-racking

(neuroanatomy) A small branch of the ophthalmic nerve that enters the lacrimal gland with the lacrimal artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and the adjacent conjunctiva and the skin of the upper eyelid.

(neuroanatomy) A branch of the ophthalmic nerve supplying the forehead, scalp, and adjoining parts.

(neuroanatomy) A branch of the ophthalmic nerve distributed in part to the ciliary ganglion and in part to the mucous membrane and skin of the nose.

(neuroanatomy) One of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supply sensory fibers to the lacrimal gland, eyelids, ciliary muscle, nose, forehead, and adjoining parts.

(neuroanatomy) Either of two nerves that arise mostly from the second cervical nerve.

(neuroanatomy) Any of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.

(neuroanatomy) The medial branch of the second cervical nerve that innervates the scalp at the top of the head.

(neuroanatomy) One of the spinal nerves of the cervical region of which there are eight on each side in most mammals including humans.