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Spinal Nerves
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Definition
: 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.
peripheral nerves; do not use vertebra headings to locate area of spinal nerves
Examples
Brachial Plexus
;
Cervical Plexus
;
Lumbosacral Plexus
;
Spinal Nerve Roots
;
Thoracic Nerves
Other names
Spinal Nerve; Nerves, Spinal; Nerve, Spinal