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nerve: see nervous system nervous system, network of specialized tissue that controls actions and reactions of the body and its adjustment to the environment. Virtually all members of the animal kingdom have at least a rudimentary nervous system. ..... Click the link for more information. . nerve 1. any of the cordlike bundles of fibres that conduct sensory or motor impulses between the brain or spinal cord and another part of the body 2. a large vein in a leaf 3. any of the veins of an insect's wing How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, information is limited on
electrophysiologic monitoring of the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) during
modified radical neck dissection. Spinal accessory nerve injury is documented in the literature as a
complication of various surgical procedures or trauma. Below the digastric muscle, the
spinal accessory nerve is more of a consideration. |
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