accessory nerve en · NOUN
Meanings
- Either of a pair of motor nerves that are the 11th cranial nerve of higher vertebrates, arise from the medulla oblongata and the upper part of the spinal cord, controlling the pharynx and the muscles of the upper chest, back and shoulders.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| accessory nerves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
hypoglossal nerve · trochlear nerve · oculomotor nerve · trigeminal nerve · optic nerve · vestibulocochlear nerve · facial nerve · abducens nerve · glossopharyngeal nerve · olfactory nerve · vagus nerve
Translations (4)
pl nerw dodatkowy (the 11th cranial nerve) · hu járulékos ideg (the 11th cranial nerve) · fi lisähermo (the 11th cranial nerve) · cmn 副神經 /副神经 (the 11th cranial nerve)