Note 60 — SECTION III. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. (continued 2)

[Observers have differed considerably as to the relations of this nerve: Volkmann describes it as the first nerve of the neck, and describes a ganglion on its dorsal root; Vogt denies the presence of this ganglion, and regards it as a true cranial nerve; Stannius asserts that no ganglion exists, and holds the nerve to represent the first two spinal nerves; Wyman describes the two roots and regards it as a spinal nerve; Hoffmann regards this nerve as the second spinal (N. spinalis II); Fürbringer as the representative of two spinal nerves; de Watteville describes two roots and names it first spinal nerve.—Trans.]