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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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Brachial plexus
Anatomy; Nervous system
The brachial plexus is a network of nerve fibers, running from the spine, formed by the ventral rami of the lower four cervical and first thoracic nerve roots (C5-T1). It proceeds through the neck, ...
Anterior interosseous nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The anterior interosseous nerve (volar interosseous nerve) is a branch of the median nerve that supplies the deep muscles on the front of the forearm, except the ulnar half of the flexor digitorum ...
Auriculotemporal nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve that runs with the superficial temporal artery and vein, and provides sensory innervation to various regions on the side of the head.
Ansa cervicalis
Anatomy; Nervous system
The ansa cervicalis (or ansa hypoglossi in older literature) is a loop of nerves that are part of the cervical plexus. It lies superficial to the internal jugular vein in the carotid sheath.
Anococcygeal nerve
Anatomy; Nervous system
The anococcygeal nerve is a nerve in the pelvis which provides sensory innervation to the skin over the coccyx.
