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White rami communicantes (sing. ramus communicans) are literally white branches of communication between each spinal nerve and the sympathetic trunk. Their color is white because these lines of communication contain mainly myelinated nerve fibers of pre-ganglionic general visceral efferents from the spinal cord. Many of the pre-ganglionic nerve fibers synapse at the corresponding spinal segment level, and thus build a sympathetic ganglion at that level. Other pre-ganglionic white fibers either ascend or descend in the sympathetic trunk before synapsing in sympathetic ganglia above or below the spinal segment of origin. The sympathetic ganglia are literally knots in the sympathetic cord primarily containing cell bodies of the post-ganglionic neurons, whose axons are unmyelinated and gray in color. These unmyelinated post-ganglionic nerve fibers rejoin the spinal nerve at that level via the gray rami communicantes,as well as ascending or descending to adjacent levels. The white rami may also contain lightly myelinated sympathetic afferents whose cell bodies in the dorsal root ganglia synapse in the dorsal horn gray of the spinal cord.
ANSWER: Carry preganglionic axons to the sympathetic chain
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The dorsal rami of the spinal nerves serve what?
The dorsal rami serve the skin and musculature of the posterior body trunk.
What innervates the ventrolateral body surface structures in the body walls and limbs?
The ventrolateral body surface structures in the body walls and limbs are innervated by the ventral primary rami of the spinal nerves. These nerves carry both sensory and motor information to and from the skin, muscles, and other structures in those areas.
What The pubic and ischial rami encircle?
The pubic and ischial rami encircle the obturator foramen, which is a large opening in the hip bone. This foramen allows blood vessels and nerves to pass through and provides structural support to the pelvis.
What is the opening hip bone formed by the pelvic girdle and ischial rami?
Obturator foramen. Fusion of the rami of the pubis anteriorly and the ischium posteriorly forms a bar of bone enclosing the obturator foramen.
Treatment of stable fracture of pubic rami inferior and superior?
Treatment for stable fractures of the pubic rami (both superior and inferior) typically involves conservative management, which may include rest, pain management, activity modification, and physical therapy to promote healing and restore strength and range of motion. In some cases, a period of immobilization with a brace or crutches may be recommended to allow for proper healing. Surgery is usually not required for stable fractures of the pubic rami.
What branch of spinal nerve only contain autonomic fibers?
The branch of the spinal nerve that contains only autonomic fibers is the rami communicantes. These are divided into the white rami communicantes, which carry preganglionic sympathetic fibers to the sympathetic ganglia, and the gray rami communicantes, which carry postganglionic sympathetic fibers back to the spinal nerve. These branches are essential for the autonomic nervous system's regulation of involuntary functions.
What spinal cord location would you find the origin of the white rami communicantes.?
The white rami communicantes are myelinated pre-ganglionic fibers (myelinated axons) from cell bodies located in the internal gray of the spinal cord. These fibers represent general visceral efferents of the sympathetic nervous system.
Are sypathetic preganglionic fibers contained in white rami communicantes?
yes
Are the rami communicantes associated with the sympathetic or parasympathetic division?
Sympathetic Division.
Does the gray rami communicans contain fibers of a preganglionic or postganglionic neurons?
could be preganglionic
The dorsal rami of the spinal nerves serve what?
The dorsal rami serve the skin and musculature of the posterior body trunk.
What is pubic rami?
The pubic rami are two bony structures located in the pelvic region, specifically part of the pubic bone. Each pubic ramus extends from the body of the pubis to connect with the ischium and the other pubic ramus, forming the pubic symphysis at the front of the pelvis. They play a crucial role in supporting the pelvis and facilitating movements such as walking and running. Additionally, they serve as attachment points for various muscles and ligaments.
What is the birth name of Rami Campbell?
Rami Campbell's birth name is Rami Kamaal Campbell.
When was Rami Serry born?
Rami Serry was born in 1980.
When was Rami Weisfisch born?
Rami Weisfisch was born in 1946.
When was Rami Zur born?
Rami Zur was born in 1977.
When was Rami Hietaniemi born?
Rami Hietaniemi was born in 1982.
