accessory nerve

Noun

Meaning

arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

eleventh cranial nerve nervus accessorius spinal accessory cranial nerve innervation abducens nerve brachial plexus facial nerve glossopharyngeal nerve hypoglossal nerve cervical plexus auriculotemporal nerve lesser occipital nerve lacrimal nerve infraorbital nerve
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Hypernyms

cranial nerve

Examples

After the ability of the patient to use their shoulder to assess the accessory nerve (XI), and the patient's tongue function is assessed by observing various tongue movements. Source: Internet

Damage to the accessory nerve (XI) will lead to ipsilateral weakness in the trapezius muscle. Source: Internet

The accessory nerve controls two muscles in the neck and shoulder. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

accessory hemiazygos vein accessory hemiazygous vein accessory mineral accessory pathway accessory pathways accessory pigment