greater occipital nerve

(neuroanatomy) The medial branch of the second cervical nerve that innervates the scalp at the top of the head.

日本語の意味

第二頸神経の内側枝で、頭頂部の頭皮に分布する神経

The neurologist explained that an inflamed greater occipital nerve can cause severe pain at the top of the scalp.

神経科医は、炎症を起こした大後頭神経が頭頂部の強い痛みを引き起こすことがあると説明した。

意味（1）

(neuroanatomy) The medial branch of the second cervical nerve that innervates the scalp at the top of the head.

Coordinate term: lesser occipital nerve

greater occipital nerves

（ plural ）