The glossopharyngeal, vagus and spinal accessory nerves.
The glossopharyngeal, vagus and spinal accessory nerves are closely related anatomically, and to a certain extent, functionally. We present an overview of their anatomy, highlighting the important clinical and imaging implications. The main pathologic lesions arising from these nerves are also discussed and the imaging features reviewed.
Ong
Cheng Kang
CK
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Health System, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore. ongck22@hotmail.com
Chong
Vincent Fook Hin
VF
D000055:Accessory Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D020436:Accessory Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005930:Glossopharyngeal Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D020435:Glossopharyngeal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D020421:Vagus Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*