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Nervus Phrenicus.
Nervus Phrenicus - as a noun
One of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phrenic nerveExample Sentences
"The nervus phrenicus is also known as the phrenic nerve."
"The nervus phrenicus originates from the cervical spinal nerves."
"Injury to the nervus phrenicus can cause paralysis of the diaphragm."
"The nervus phrenicus innervates the diaphragm."
"The nervus phrenicus plays a vital role in breathing."
