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At the synapses, just below the brain, there is a tiny gap disconnecting them. A nerve impulse must first be sent, meaning a small electric shock sent through the synapses and body to wherever it's going. When the impulse arrives back, the shock is sent back up the synapses to the brain confirming it went to the right part of the body, causing a tic, knee-jerk reaction, something like that.

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What does the nerve cell protective sheath do?

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The sciatic nerve splits into the common fibular (peroneal) and tibial nerves in the thigh region. This occurs just above the knee, with the common fibular nerve wrapping around the fibular head and the tibial nerve passing beneath the gastrocnemius muscle.


Which nerve approches the knee and divides into two branches the fibular nerve and the tibial nerve?

The sciatic nerve approaches the knee and divides into two branches: the fibular nerve (also known as the common peroneal nerve) and the tibial nerve. This division typically occurs near the popliteal fossa, which is the area behind the knee. The tibial nerve continues down the posterior leg, while the fibular nerve travels laterally and wraps around the neck of the fibula.


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At what level do the majority of nerve fibers cross from the right to the left?

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