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Accessory Nerve.
Accessory Nerve - as a noun
Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eleventh cranial nervenervus accessoriusspinal accessoryExample Sentences
"The accessory nerve is responsible for the movement of certain neck and shoulder muscles."
"An injury to the accessory nerve can lead to weakness or paralysis of these muscles."
"The accessory nerve originates in the spinal cord and exits through the skull."
"The accessory nerve is the eleventh cranial nerve in the human body."
"Doctors may test the strength of the accessory nerve by asking a patient to shrug their shoulders against resistance."
