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Spinal Accessory.
Spinal Accessory - as a noun
Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accessory nerveeleventh cranial nervenervus accessoriusExample Sentences
"Damage to the spinal accessory nerve can result in weakness in the shoulder and neck."
"The spinal accessory nerve controls certain muscles involved in head and neck movements."
"Surgery may be required to repair a damaged spinal accessory nerve."
"The spinal accessory nerve is also known as the eleventh cranial nerve."
"Patients with spinal accessory nerve injuries may experience difficulty turning their head."
