Anatomical analysis of the distribution patterns of occipital cutaneous nerves and the clinical implications for pain management

Anatomical analysis of the distribution patterns of occipital cutaneous nerves and the clinical implications for pain management

Hyun-Jin Kwon,1,2 Hong-San Kim,3 Jehoon O,2 Hyo Jong Kang,4 Ji Yeon Won,4 Hun-Mu Yang,2 Shin Hyung Kim,4 You-Jin Choi2 1Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Anatomy, Yonsei Universi...

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Main Authors:	Kwon HJ, Kim HS, O J, Kang HJ, Won JY, Yang HM, Kim SH, Choi YJ
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2018-09-01
Series:	Journal of Pain Research
Subjects:	Greater occipital nerve Lesser occipital nerve Third-occipital nerve Sihler's stain Whole mount nerve staining Occipital neuralgia
Online Access:	https://www.dovepress.com/anatomical-analysis-of-the-distribution-patterns-of-occipital-cutaneou-peer-reviewed-article-JPR

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