Book excerpt: Essential Clinically Applied Anatomy of the Nerves in the Head and Neck presents the reader with an easy access format to clinically-applied peripheral nervous system (PNS) anatomy. Perfect for a quick reference to essential details. The chapters review nerves of the head and neck, the origin(s), course, distribution and relevant pathologies affecting each are given, where relevant. The pathologies present typical injuries to the nerves of the PNS, as well as clinical findings on examination and treatments. It details modern clinical approaches to the surgery and other treatments of these nerve pathologies, as applicable to the clinical scenario. - Surveys the anatomy of the PNS nerves in the head and neck - Includes key facts and summary tables essential to clinical practice - Offers a succinct yet comprehensive format with quick and easy access to facts and essential details - Includes comprehensive chapters on nerves of the head and neck, discussing origin, course, distribution, and relevant pathologies