The ansa cervicalis is a neural loop in the neck formed by connecting the superior root from the cervical spinal nerves (C1-2) and the inferior root descending from C2-C3. It has various anatomical variations and can be an important acknowledgment in specific operations of the neck region. This is a review the anatomy, variations, pathology and clinical applications of the ansa cervicalis.

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