ansa cervicalis
noun
ansa cer·vi·ca·lis
-ˌsər-və-ˈkal-əs 
-ˈkā-ləs
-ˈkā-ləs
: a nerve loop from the upper cervical nerves that accompanies the hypoglossal nerve and innervates the infrahyoid muscles
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“Ansa cervicalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ansa%20cervicalis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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