Eleventh Cranial Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The eleventh cranial nerve arises from two sets of roots, one originating from the cranial portion and the other from the spinal portion, which eventually join together to form the nerve.
- The eleventh cranial nerve is formed when the cranial and spinal rootlets unite, allowing the nerve to transmit mixed signals.
- Damage to the eleventh cranial nerve can occur either at the point where the cranial and spinal roots converge or along the path of the nerve itself.
- The distinct origin of the eleventh cranial nerve from both cranial and spinal roots complicates diagnosis and treatment of associated conditions.
- During dissection, anatomists carefully separate the cranial and spinal roots to demonstrate how they unite to form the eleventh cranial nerve.