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7 de may. de 2024 · nerve, in anatomy, a glistening white cordlike bundle of fibres, surrounded by a sheath, that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body. The nerves conduct impulses toward or away from the central nervous mechanism.
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neuron, basic cell of the nervous system in vertebrates and most invertebrates from the level of the cnidarians (e.g., corals, jellyfish) upward. A typical neuron has a cell body containing a nucleus and two or more long fibres. Impulses are carried along one or more of these fibres, called dendrites, to the cell body; in higher nervous systems ...
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16 de may. de 2024 · Summary. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside the spinal cord and the brain are damaged. It causes decreased sensation, pain, numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness. Treatments ...
6 de may. de 2024 · Nerve plexuses originate from the same anatomical area and serve specific areas of the body. They also send messages from the brain to the muscles, allowing for movement to occur. This article specifically focuses on the locations of plexus nerves and their specific functions.
11 de may. de 2024 · vagus nerve, longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. It is a mixed nerve that contains parasympathetic fibres. The vagus nerve has two sensory ganglia (masses of nerve tissue that transmit sensory impulses
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14 de may. de 2024 · Impingement of the nerves in the hand can lead to pain, numbness, and tingling. A variety of conditions can cause a pinched nerve, including injury or arthritis, though it’s most often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s more common in adults over 50 but can affect people of any age.
20 de may. de 2024 · Symptoms of neuropathy (nerve damage) in the superficial peroneal nerve may include: Pain in the calf or foot; Decreased sensation, numbness, or tingling in the skin innervated by this nerve or its branches; Weakness in the foot and ankle due to loss of function in the muscles innervated by this nerve or its branches
