XA0VX9

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

Description

The recurrent laryngeal nerve arises from the vagus nerve (CNX) in the inferior part of the neck. There are two recurrent laryngeal nerves, one on the right side and one on the left side of the body. These nerves are aptly called recurrent because of their pathway. They travel a recurrent course in the opposite direction from their branching point.

Index terms

  • Recurrent laryngeal nerve
  • inferior laryngeal nerve
  • nervus recurrens

Sibling codes

  • XA0P44 – Auricular branch of vagus nerve
  • XA2HA5 – Superior laryngeal nerve
  • XA2KY5 – Pulmonary branches of vagus nerve
  • XA6UK8 – Internal laryngeal nerve
  • XA8F53 – Pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve
  • XA9LP4 – External laryngeal nerve
  • XA9LV7 – Pharyngeal plexus

Foundation entity

Recurrent laryngeal nerve – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/390160178

Part of: XA6VN1: Vagus nerve › XA8EK9: Cranial Nerve › XA1630: Peripheral nervous system › X: Extension Codes