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The brachial plexus is a network of nerves fibers that connects the arm to the spinal cord. Injury of it could cause the arm to be paralyzed, a lack of muscle control, and/or a lack of sensation.

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a network of nerves originating in the spinal nerves of the mid back region and innervating the pelvic area, the front of the legs, andpart of the feet.

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it contains the phrenic nerve, which innervates the diaphragm for breathing

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The major nerves that arise from the cervical plexus are the phrenic nerves. The phrenic nerves are located in the neck and extend to the diaphragm.

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Innervate skin in anal triangle of the perineum

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A nerve plexus is a bunch of intersecting nerves, so a cervical plexus is a bunch of intersecting nerves located in the head, neck, and shoulder area of the body.

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The word cervical means neck and the cervical nerve plexus is close to the neck. It is very complex contains a number of separate nerves.

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The phrenic nerve is a member of which nerve plexus?

Cervical plexus....


What major nerve serves the head neck and shoulder plexus?

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Form and function. Demand and supply. This principle is diligently followed in anatomy and physiology.


From what plexus does the phrenic nerve arise?

cervical plexuses


Where is Cervical plexus in the sensory pathway?

lower back


What is a nerve emerging from the cervical plexus involved in breathing?

The Phrenic Nerve


What nerves branch off the cervical plexus?

what major nerves arise from the coccygeal plexus


What are the four nerve plexuses?

Cervical: C1 - C5Innervates muscles of neck and extend into thoracic cavity, where they control diaphragmatic muscles. Major nerve: Phrenic...which provides entire nerve supply to diaphragm.Brachial: C5-T1Innervates pectoral girdle and upper limbs. Major nerves: Radial nerve, median nerve, ulnar nerve.Lumbar: T12 - L4Innervates pelvic girdle and lower limbs. Major nerves: Genitofemoral nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, and femoral nerve.Sacral: L4-S5Innervates pelvic girdle and lower limbs. Major nerves: Sciatic nerve (which branches into tibial and fibular nerves) and pudendal nerve.