spinal nerve

noun

, Anatomy.

1. any of a series of paired nerves that originate in the nerve roots of the spinal cord and emerge from the vertebrae on both sides of the spinal column, each branching out to innervate a specific region of the neck, trunk, or limbs.

spinal nerve

1. Any of the nerves that arise in pairs from the spinal cord and form an important part of the peripheral nervous system. The spinal nerves contain both sensory and motor nerve fibers. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves in the human body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spinal nerve¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

In the lab, Thaiss and colleagues dissected out these spinal nerves and exposed them to subsets of gut bacteria as well as substances the microbes produce.

From Science Magazine

He missed Virginia Tech’s pro day in March because of a microdiscectomy — a fairly common back surgery to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerve column.

From Washington Times

Ursin completed concussion protocol while Richards, the versatile senior who had been expected to be the starting point guard, is still recovering from a spinal nerve injury.

From Washington Times

According to the outlet, the former “Three’s Company” star had two displaced vertebrae which were adding pressure to her spinal nerves.

From Fox News

The team at Southampton fitted her with a stimulation implant along her spinal nerve, but it only reduced her pain by 50%.

From BBC