Great auricular nerve

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:branch gptkb:cervical_plexus
gptkbp:hasBranch anterior branch
posterior branch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great auricular nerve
gptkbp:innervates angle of the mandible
skin over auricle
skin over mastoid process
skin over parotid gland
gptkbp:length approximately 7-10 cm
gptkbp:originatedIn cervical spinal nerves C2
cervical spinal nerves C3
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:cervical_plexus
gptkbp:runsSuperficialTo gptkb:sternocleidomastoid_muscle
gptkbp:scientificName nervus auricularis magnus
gptkbp:significance may be anesthetized for ear surgery
may be damaged during parotid surgery
gptkbp:supplies gptkb:external_ear
parotid region
gptkbp:type sensory nerve
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Auricle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7