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Supraclavicular nerves
The supraclavicular nerves (descending branches) arise from the third and fourth cervical nerves; they emerge beneath the posterior border of the Sternocleidomastoideus, and descend in the posterior triangle of the neck beneath the platysma and deep cervical fascia.

Branches

Near the clavicle they perforate the fascia and Platysma to become cutaneous, and are arranged, according to their position, into three groups—anterior, middle and posterior.

Medial supraclavicular nerve

The medial supraclavicular nerves or anterior supraclavicular nerves (nn. supraclaviculares anteriores; suprasternal nerves) cross obliquely over the external jugular vein and the clavicular and sternal heads of the sternocleidomastoideus, and supply the skin as far as the middle line. They furnish one or two filaments to the sternoclavicular joint.

Intermedial supraclavicular nerve

The intermedial supraclavicular nerve middle supraclavicular nerves (nn. supraclaviculares medii; supraclavicular nerves) cross the clavicle, and supply the skin over the pectoralis major and deltoideus, communicating with the cutaneous branches of the upper intercostal nerves.

Lateral supraclavicular nerve

The lateral supraclavicular nerve or posterior supraclavicular nerves(nn. supraclaviculares posteriores; supra-acromial nerves) pass obliquely across the outer surface of the trapezius and the acromion, and supply the skin of the upper and posterior parts of the shoulder.

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Uptake in supraclavicular area fat ("USA-Fat"): Description on (18)F-FDG PET/ CT
Feb 01, 2003; The supraclavicular region is a common site for lymph node metastases. A commonly reported type of nonmalignant ^sup 18^F-- FDG...
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Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy: The spectrum of pathology and evaluation by fine-needle aspiration biopsy
Aug 01, 1999; Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has emerged as an important modality for the evaluation of supraclavicular lymphadenopathy....
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Supraclavicular block is achieved faster, without supplement, with ultrasound.
Dec 24, 2003; 2003 DEC 24 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Supraclavicular block is achieved faster, without supplementation with ultrasound...
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Supraclavicular lymph node irradiation can reduce thyroid gland size.
Dec 31, 2003; 2003 DEC 31 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Routine en face treatment of the supraclavicular lymph nodes, using the Hockey Stick...
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150. Continuous bilateral supraclavicular regional anaesthesia without phrenic nerve palsy-extending the options
Sep 01, 2004; Introduction: Bilateral simultaneous brachial plexus block has traditionally been regarded as problematic due to factors such as...
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