regional devisions of spinal nerves Flashcards
1
Q
cervical
A
8
2
Q
thoracic
A
12
3
Q
lumbar
A
5
4
Q
sacral
A
5
5
Q
coccygeal
A
1
6
Q
______ bilateral pairs of spinal nerves. They are named according to where they each exit in the spine.
A
31
7
Q
Each spinal nerve is attached to the spinal cord by ________
A
two roots
8
Q
root which relays sensory information
A
dorsal (or posterior)
9
Q
root which relays motor information.
A
ventral (or anterior)
10
Q
Once the two roots come together to form the spinal nerve, the nerve carries a combination of both ______________
A
sensory and motor information
