(n) one of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh, Syn. nervus femoralis, anterior crural nerve
(n) sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion, Syn. ninth cranial nerve, nervus glossopharyngeus
(n) one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing, Syn. nervus phrenicus
(n) largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles, Syn. musculospiral nerve, nervus radialis
(n) arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves, Syn. nervus ischiadicus
(n) any of the 31 pairs of nerves emerging from each side of the spinal cord (each attached to the cord by two roots: ventral and dorsal), Syn. nervus spinalis
(n) a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand, Syn. nervus ulnaris, cubital nerve