Table 2 The locations of emergences of greater occipital nerve (GON) and third occipital nerve (3ON) from the semispinalis capitis and splenius capitis.
From: Stereotactic topography of the greater and third occipital nerves and its clinical implication
Horizontal distance from Midline (mm) | Vertical distance from external occipital protuberance (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
Emergence of GON on the Semispinalis Capitis | 13.1 ± 6.0 | 27.7 ± 9.9 |
Emergence of 3ON on the Splenius Capitis | 10.0 ± 5.3 | 59.2 ± 19.8 |
Emergence of 3ON on the Semispinalis Capitis | 11.5 ± 9.9 | 61.4 ± 15.3 |
