Final Flashcards
If an individual does not have the ability to move the eyeball, what nerves might be damaged?
Oculomotor and abducens
What type of nerve is the olfactory nerve?
Sensory nerve
Which of the cranial nerves are divided into three parts?
Trigeminal nerve
If an individual has terrible balance? What cranial nerve associated with balance can be affected?
Vestibulochlear
The muscles in the tongue of controlled by what cranial nerve?
Hypoglossal nerve
The thoracic region of the vertebrae contains how many nerves?
24
Define a plexus.
A group of nerves joined together
How many different types of plexus are found in the spinal nerves?
4
An individual that suffers from horrific lower back pain most likely what nerve pinched?
Siatic
What plexus is the femoral nerve found in?
Lumbar
If the medial nerve of an individual gets damaged what will they suffer from?
Carpal tunnel
How many pairs of nerves are found in the lumbar section of the spinal cord?
5
T/F….if you were to break what damage your coccygeal know if the pain is very easy to get rid of?
False
The axillary nerve is located in which plexus?
Brachial
How many pairs of nerves are located in the sacral region of the spine?
5 pairs
