princeps cervicis artery (descending branch of occipital artery)

Origin

occipital artery (within occipital groove)

Anastomoses

• superficial cervical artery
• deep cervical artery
• vertebral artery

Distribution

• posterior neck muscles
• cervical trapezius

More general terms

• artery

Additional terms

• occipital groove; sulcus of occipital artery
• trapezius (cowl muscle)