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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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Accessory obturator nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
In human anatomy, the accessory obturator nerve is an accessory nerve in the lumbar region present in about 29% of cases.
Genitofemoral nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
In human anatomy, the genitofemoral nerve originates from the upper part of the lumbar plexus of spinal nerves.
Alderman's nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The auricular branch of the vagus nerve is often termed the Alderman's nerve or Arnold's nerve.
Cavernous plexus
Anatomy; Nervous system
The cavernous nerve plexus is situated below and medial to that part of the internal carotid artery which is placed by the side of the sella turcica in the cavernous sinus, and is formed chiefly by ...
Cervical plexus
Anatomy; Nervous system
The cervical plexus is a plexus of the ventral rami of the first four cervical spinal nerves which are located from C1 to C4 cervical segment in the neck. They are located laterally to the transverse ...
Chorda tympani
Anatomy; Nervous system
The chorda tympani is a nerve that branches from the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) inside the facial canal, just before the facial nerve exits the skull via the Stylomastoid foramen. It serves the ...
Buccal nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The buccal nerve (also called the long buccal nerve,) is a nerve in the face. It is a branch of the mandibular nerve (which is itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve) and transmits sensory ...
