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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.

Hypernyms

  • Nervus Spinalis
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