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Nervus Accessorius (Noun)

Meaning

Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The nervus accessorius, or accessory nerve, is unique in that it arises from two sets of roots that come together to form a single nerve.
  • A branch of the vagus nerve, the nervus accessorius is actually made up of two distinct parts that converge to make a single nerve.
  • Despite its singular name, the nervus accessorius arises from two separate sets of nerve roots, cranial and spinal, that combine to form the nerve proper.
  • The nervus accessorius is notable for being the only cranial nerve that arises from both cranial and spinal nerve roots, ultimately uniting to form the nerve.
  • In terms of anatomy, the nervus accessorius is unusual in that it has both a cranial root and a spinal root that unite to form the single nerve.

Synonyms

  • Accessory Nerve
  • Eleventh Cranial Nerve
  • Spinal Accessory

Hypernyms

  • Cranial Nerve
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