nervus accessorius

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Noun nervus accessorius has 1 sense

accessory nerve, spinal accessory, nervus accessorius, eleventh cranial nerve - arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the accessory nerve trunk
--₁ is a kind of cranial nerve

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nervus accessorius

Definition

The nervus accessorius is a cranial nerve that controls various motor functions and plays a role in controlling the muscles of the neck and shoulder.

Sample Sentences

1. The nervus accessorius innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

2. Injury to the nervus accessorius can lead to weakness or paralysis in the affected muscles.

3. The nervus accessorius is also known as the accessory nerve.

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