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Major functions of the phrenic nerves?
They are motor nerves which lead to the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles
Autonomic nerves innervate what three things?
Smooth muscle Cardiac muscle Gland
What important structures are found in 6th intercostal space?
In the 6th intercostal space, important structures found include the internal mammary artery and vein, and the intercostal muscles and nerves. Additionally, in the left 6th intercostal space, the cardiac apex is located.
Do you have nerves in your head?
Yes and no. There are nerves that innervate your skin and bones and meningeal coverings as well as the nerves that convey all of the input from your special sense organs but there are no "proper" nerves in your brain. In other words, your brain cannot feel anything itself. It can only interpret what other parts of your body are feeling.
Which nerves innervate the taste buds?
Brances of the Facial (VII), Glossopharyngeal (IX), and Vagus (X) cranial nerves carry information about taste
What does the spinal nerves from the sacral region of the cord innervate?
leg
What two nerves carry activating impulses to the muscles of inspiration?
The Phrenic & Intercostal nerves.
Major functions of the phrenic nerves?
They are motor nerves which lead to the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles
Why is the face not included in the dermatome distribution?
because vertebral nerves (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral) don't innervate the face. Cervical nerves innervate the ant/post neck and scalp but don't extend into the face.
What nerves innervate the muscles of the calf?
Mainly tibial nerve, and superficial peroneal
What nerves innervate the heart?
vagus nerve and sympathetic fibers
Autonomic nerves innervate what three things?
Smooth muscle Cardiac muscle Gland
What are intercostal nerves formed from?
Anterior branches of thoracic spinal nerves.
What nerve is carrying the afferent and efferent impulses during the patellar reflex?
The nerves innervate the quadriceps. The afferent nerves are the muscle spindles and the efferent are the motor neurons.
What important structures are found in 6th intercostal space?
In the 6th intercostal space, important structures found include the internal mammary artery and vein, and the intercostal muscles and nerves. Additionally, in the left 6th intercostal space, the cardiac apex is located.
What part of the brain contains the control centers that directly connect to nerves stimulating the diaphragm and intercostal muscles?
cerebr
Can sciatica cause referred pain in the abdomen?
I am not sure exactly what nerves innervate the back, but I would assume that it could definitely refer to the abdomen.
