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Nervous system
The organ system which, along with the endocrine system, correlates the adjustments and reactions of the organism to its internal and external enviroment.
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Diagonal band of broca
Anatomy; Nervous system
The diagonal band of Broca forms the medial margin of the anterior perforated substance.
Ciliary ganglion
Anatomy; Nervous system
The ciliary ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion located in the posterior orbit.
Coccygeal nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The coccygeal nerve is the spinal nerve that corresponds to the coccyx bone.
Greater occipital nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The greater occipital nerve is a spinal nerve, specifically the medial branch of the dorsal primary ramus of cervical spinal nerve 2. This nerve arises from between the first and second cervical ...
Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve (external spermatic nerve) arises from the ventral primary divisions of L1 and L2 spinal nerve roots, passes outward on the Psoas major, and pierces the ...
Accessory nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
In anatomy, the accessory nerve is a nerve that controls specific muscles of the shoulder and neck. As part of it was formerly believed to originate in the brain, it is considered a cranial nerve. ...
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth (IX) of twelve pairs of cranial nerves (24 nerves total). It exits the brainstem out from the sides of the upper medulla, just rostral (closer to the nose) to ...
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