Spinal Nerve Root (Noun)
Meaning
One of two roots of the spinal nerves.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The spinal nerve root consists of the ventral and dorsal roots that merge to form the spinal nerve.
- Each spinal nerve root emerges from the spinal canal through an intervertebral foramen.
- The dorsal root of the spinal nerve root contains sensory nerves and conveys information about sensation.
- Damage to a spinal nerve root can cause numbness and tingling sensations in the affected limb.
- Spinal nerve root compression may result in pain and muscle weakness in the specific areas they serve.