spinal accessory nerve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spinal accessory nerve
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Calling the nerve the spinal accessory nerve suggests that it is aiding the spinal nerves.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Along with the spinal accessory nerve, these nerves contribute to elevating the scapula and clavicle through the trapezius, which is tested by asking the patient to shrug both shoulders, and watching for asymmetry.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The spinal accessory nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the neck, along with cervical spinal nerves.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Bernard was the first to succeed in following the spinal accessory nerve back to the jugular foramen, seizing it here with a strong pair of forceps and drawing it out by the roots.
From Vivisection by Leffingwell, Albert
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