Anatomy

Spinal Nerves

The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.

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Abstract

The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Nerve, Spinal
  • Nerves, Spinal
  • Spinal Nerve

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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peripheral nerves; do not use vertebra headings to locate area of spinal nerves

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  1. A08w.800w.800w.720w

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WL 400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spinal Nerves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013127. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013127
  2. Spinal Nerves. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_nerve
  3. Spinal Nerves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q937076