Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Nervous System Diseases > Cranial Nerve Diseases > Accessory Nerve Diseases Terms and Definitions

Accessory Nerve Diseases

Medical Definition:	Diseases of the eleventh cranial (spinal accessory) nerve. This nerve originates from motor neurons in the lower medulla (accessory portion of nerve) and upper spinal cord (spinal portion of nerve). The two components of the nerve join and exit the skull via the jugular foramen, innervating the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, which become weak or paralyzed if the nerve is injured. The nerve is commonly involved in MOTOR NEURON DISEASE, and may be injured by trauma to the posterior triangle of the neck.
Guide Notes:	neopl: coord IM with CRANIAL NERVE NEOPLASMS (IM) + histol type of neopl (IM)
Previously Indexed:	Accessory Nerve (1965-1999),Cranial Nerve Diseases (1981-1999)

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com