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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

nervi sphenopalatini
Synonym for ganglionic branches of maxillary nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The ganglionic branches, two short sensory branches of the maxillary nerve in the pterygopalatine fossa, the fibres of which pass through the pterygopalatine ganglion without synapse. ... Synonym: radix sensoria ganglii pterygopalatini, rami ganglionici nervi maxillaris, ra …

nervi spinales
Synonym for spinal nerves ... The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nervi splanchnici lumbales
Synonym for lumbar splanchnic nerves ... Branches from the lumbar sympathetic trunks that pass anteriorly to convey presynaptic sympathetic fibres to, and visceral afferents from, the coeliac, intermesenteric, aortic, and superior hypogastric plexuses. ... Synonym: nervi splanchnici lumbales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervi splanchnici sacrales
Synonym for sacral splanchnic nerves ... Branches from the sacral sympathetic trunk that pass to the inferior hypogastric plexus; part of the abdominopelvic (sympathetic) splanchnic nerves, but their specific function is unclear. They tend to be confused with the pelvic splanchnic nerves, which are much more significant structures. ... Synonym: nervi …

nervi subscapulares
Synonym for subscapular nerves ... Two branches of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, an upper and lower, supplying the subscapularis muscle; the lower subscapular nerve also supplies the teres major muscle. ... Synonym: nervi subscapulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervi temporales profundi
Synonym for deep temporal nerves ... Two branches, anterior and posterior, from the mandibular nerve, supplying the temporalis muscle and periosteum of the temporal fossa. ... Synonym: nervi temporales profundi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervi terminales
Delicate plexiform nerve strands passing parallel and medial to the olfactory tracts, distributing peripherally with the olfactory nerves and passing centrally into the anterior perforated substance; they are considered to have an autonomic function but the exact nature of this is unknown. ... Synonym: terminal nerves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervi thoracici
Synonym for thoracic spinal nerves ... Twelve nerves on each side, mixed motor and sensory, supplying the muscles and skin of the thoracic and abdominal walls. ... Synonym: nervi thoracici. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervi vaginales
Synonym for vaginal nerves ... Several nerves passing from the uterovaginal plexus to the vagina. ... Synonym: nervi vaginales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervimotility
Capability of movement in response to a nervous stimulus. ... Synonym: neurimotility. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervone
A cerebroside containing a nervonyl moiety. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervonic acid
Cis-15-Tetracosanoic acid;a 24-carbon straight-chain fatty acid unsaturated between C-15 and C-16; occurs in cerebrosides such as nervone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervosism
1. Rarely used term for neurasthenia. ... 2. Hypothetical dependence of psychiatric conditions upon alterations of nerve force. ... Origin: L. Nervosus, nervous ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous
1. Possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous. 'Nervous arms.' ... 2. Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterised by strength in sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a nervous writer. ... 3. Of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as, nervous excitement; a nervous fever. ... 4. Having the nerves weak, diseased, or easil …

nervous asthenopia
Asthenopia due to functional or organic nervous disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous asthma
Asthma precipitated by psychic stress. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous breakdown
Nonmedical term for an emotional or mental illness; often a euphemism for a psychiatric disorder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous colon syndrome
<syndrome> A common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhoea and constipation, symptoms that tend to be chronic and wax and wane over the years. Although nervous colon syndrome can cause chronic recurrent discomfort, it appears to be an abnorma …

nervous dyspepsia
Dyspepsia associated with nervousness, tension, or anxiety. ... Synonym: functional dyspepsia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous indigestion
Indigestion caused by emotional upsets or stress. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous lobe
Synonym for nervous lobe of hypophysis ... The bulbous part of the neurohypophysis attached to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum. It is composed of pituicytes, blood vessels, and terminals of nerve fibres from the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. ... Synonym: lobus nervosus, nervous lobe. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous lobe of hypophysis
The bulbous part of the neurohypophysis attached to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum. It is composed of pituicytes, blood vessels, and terminals of nerve fibres from the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. ... Synonym: lobus nervosus, nervous lobe. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous part of retina
Synonym for pars nervosa retinae ... nervous part of retina ...

nervous system
The entire integrated system of nerve tissue in the body: the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, nerves and ganglia. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

nervous system abnormalities
Congenital structural abnormalities of the nervous system. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nervous system physiology
Functions and activities of the nervous system as a whole or with reference to the peripheral or the central nervous system. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nervous system, autonomic
Part of the nervous system once thought functionally independent of the brain. The autonomic nervous system regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscles (e.g., of the gut), and glands. The autonomic nervous system has two divisions: (1) the sympathetic nervous system, which accelerates the heart rate, …

nervous system, parasympathetic
A part of the nervous system that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles. The parasympathetic nervous system together with the sympathetic nervous system (that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure) constitute the autonomic nervous system. ... (12 Dec 199 …

nervous system, sympathetic
A part of the nervous system that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure. The sympathetic nervous system together with the parasympathetic nervous system (that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles) constitute the autonomic nervous system. ... (12 Dec 199 …

nervous tissue
A highly differentiated tissue composed of nerve cells, nerve fibres, dendrites, and a supporting tissue (neuroglia). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervous tunic of eyeball
Synonym for retina ... Light sensitive layer of the eye. In vertebrates, looking from outside, there are four major cell layers: (i) the outer neural retina, which contains neurons (ganglion cells, amacrine cells, bipolar cells) as well as blood vessels, (ii) the photoreceptor layer, a single layer of rods and cones, (iii) the pigmented retinal epit …

nervousness
Excessive excitability and irritability, with mental and physical unrest. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

nervus
Synonym for nerve ... 1. <anatomy> One of the whitish and elastic bundles of fibres, with the accompanying tissues, which transmit nervous impulses between nerve centers and various parts of the animal body. ... An ordinary nerve is made up of several bundles of nerve fibres, each bundle inclosed in a special sheath (the perineurium) and all bo …

nervus abducens
Synonym for abducent nerve ... <anatomy> The abducent nerve enervates a muscle which moves the eyeball. ... Lesions of the sixth cranial nerve result in deviation of the eyeball outward and double vision. ... Synonym: cranial nerve VI. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nervus accessorius
Synonym for accessory nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The accessory nerve enervates the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the trapezius muscles. ... Lesions of the eleventh result in drooping of the shoulder and inability to rotate the head away from the affected side. ... Synonym: cranial nerve XI. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nervus acusticus
Synonym for vestibulocochlear nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing and balance (body position sense). ... Lesions of the eighth nerve can result in deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting. ... Synonym: cranial nerve VIII. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nervus alveolaris inferior
Synonym for inferior alveolar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the terminal branches of the mandibular, it enters the mandibular canal to be distributed to the lower teeth, periosteum, and gingiva of the mandible; a branch, the mental nerve, passes through the mental foramen to supply the skin and mucosa of the lower lip and chin. ... Synonym: …

nervus ampullaris anterior
Synonym for anterior ampullar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the utriculoampullar nerve that supplies the crista ampullaris of the anterior semicircular duct. ... Synonym: nervus ampullaris anterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus ampullaris lateralis
Synonym for lateral ampullar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the utriculoampullar nerve that supplies the crista ampullaris of the lateral semicircular duct. ... Synonym: nervus ampullaris lateralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus ampullaris posterior
Synonym for posterior ampullar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the vestibular part of the eighth nerve that supplies the crista ampullaris of the posterior semicircular duct. ... Synonym: nervus ampullaris posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus antebrachii anterior
An alternate term for anterior interosseous nerve. ... (05 Sep 2002) ...

nervus antebrachii posterior
An alternate term for posterior interosseous nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus articularis
Synonym for articular nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of a nerve supplying a joint. ... Synonym: nervus articularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus auricularis magnus
Synonym for great auricular nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the ventral primary rami of the second and third cervical, spinal nerves, supplies the skin of part of the auricle, adjacent portion of the scalp, and that overlying the angle of the jaw; it also innervates the parotid sheath, conveying from it the pain fibres stimulated by str …

nervus auricularis posterior
Synonym for posterior auricular nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The first extracranial branch of the facial nerve, it passes behind the ear, supplying the posterior auricular muscle and intrinsic muscles of the auricle and, through its occipital branch, innervating the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle. ... Synonym: nervus auricularis …

nervus auriculotemporalis
Synonym for auriculotemporal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the mandibular, usually arising by two roots embracing the middle meningeal artery; it passes through the parotid gland conveying post-synaptic parasympathetic secretomotor fibres from the otic ganglion, and continuing to terminate in the skin of the temple and scalp; also sen …

nervus axillaris
Synonym for axillary nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus in the axilla, passes laterally and posteriorly through quadrangular space with the posterior circumflex artery, winding round the surgical neck of the humerus to supply the deltoid and teres minor muscles, terminating as the superior lateral …

nervus buccalis
Synonym for buccal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A sensory branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve; it passes downward emerging from beneath the ramus of the mandible to run forward on the buccinator muscle, piercing (but not supplying) it to supply the buccal mucous membrane and skin of the cheek near the angle of the mouth. …

nervus canalis pterygoidei
Synonym for nerve of pterygoid canal ... The nerve constituting the parasympathetic and sympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion; it is formed in the region of the foramen lacerum by the union of the greater superficial petrosal and the deep petrosal nerves, and runs through the pterygoid canal to the pterygopalatine fossa. ... Synonym: nervu …

nervus cardiacus cervicalis medius
Synonym for middle cervical cardiac nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the cardiopulmonary splanchnic nerves conveying postsynaptic sympathetic fibres running downward, from the middle cervical ganglion along the subclavian artery (on the left) or the brachiocephalic (on the right side) to join the cardiac plexus. ... Synonym: nervus cardiacus c …

nervus caroticotympanicus
Synonym for caroticotympanic nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of two sympathetic branches from the internal carotid plexus to the tympanic plexus. ... Synonym: nervus caroticotympanicus, small deep petrosal nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus caroticus internus
Synonym for internal carotid nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The cephalic arterial ramus conveying postsynaptic sympathetic fibres from the superior cervical ganglion to the internal carotid artery to form the internal carotid plexus. ... Synonym: nervus caroticus internus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cervicalis superficialis
Synonym for transverse cervical nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the cervical plexus that supplies the skin over the anterior triangle of the neck. ... Synonym: nervus transversus colli, cutaneous cervical nerve, nervus cervicalis superficialis, superficial cervical nerve, transverse nerve of neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus ciliaris brevis
Synonym for short ciliary nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of a number of branches of the ciliary ganglion, supplying the ciliary muscles, iris, and tunics of the eyeball. ... Synonym: nervus ciliaris brevis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus ciliaris longus
Synonym for long ciliary nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of two or three branches of the nasociliary nerve, which by-pass the ciliary ganglion, supplying post-synaptic sympathetic fibres for the dilator pupillae muscle and sensory fibres for the ciliary muscles, iris, and cornea. ... Synonym: nervus ciliaris longus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus coccygeus
Synonym for coccygeal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A small nerve, the lowest of the spinal nerves, entering into the formation of the coccygeal plexus. ... Synonym: nervus coccygeus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cochlearis
Synonym for cochlear nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The cochlear part of the acoustic (8th cranial) nerve. The cochlear nerve fibres originate from neurons of the spiral ganglion and project peripherally to cochlear hair cells and centrally to the cochlear nuclei of the brainstem. They mediate the sense of hearing. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nervus communicans fibularis
Synonym for peroneal communicating branch ... The peroneal (fibular) communicating branch of the common peroneal (fibular) nerve; it arises from the common peroneal nerve in the popliteal space and passes over the lateral head of the gastrocnemius to the middle third of the leg, where it unites with the medial sural cutaneous nerve to form the sural …

nervus communicans peroneus
Synonym for peroneal communicating branch ... The peroneal (fibular) communicating branch of the common peroneal (fibular) nerve; it arises from the common peroneal nerve in the popliteal space and passes over the lateral head of the gastrocnemius to the middle third of the leg, where it unites with the medial sural cutaneous nerve to form the sural …

nervus cutaneus
Synonym for cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A mixed nerve supplying a region of the skin, including its sensory endings, blood vessels, smooth muscle and glands. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus brachii medialis
Synonym for medial brachial cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the medial cord of the brachial plexus, unites in the axilla with the lateral cutaneous branch of the second intercostal nerve, and supplies the skin of the medial side of the arm. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus brachii medialis, lesser internal cutaneous nerve, medial c …

nervus cutaneus brachii posterior
Synonym for posterior brachial cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the radial nerve supplying the skin of the posterior surface of the arm. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus brachii posterior, posterior cutaneous nerve of arm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus dorsalis lateralis
Synonym for lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The continuation of the sural nerve in the foot, supplying the lateral margin and dorsum. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus dorsalis lateralis, dorsal lateral cutaneous nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus dorsalis medialis
Synonym for medial dorsal cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The medial terminal branch of the superficial peroneal nerve, supplying the dorsum of the foot and dorsal nerves to the toes (except adjacent sides of great and second toes). ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus dorsalis medialis, dorsal medial cutaneous nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis
Synonym for lateral femoral cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the second and third lumbar nerves, supplies the skin of the anterolateral and lateral surfaces of the thigh. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis, lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus femoris posterior
Synonym for posterior femoral cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first three sacral nerves, supplies the skin of the posterior surface of the thigh and of the popliteal region (S1 and S2 component); it gives off a perineal branch (S3 component) that passes to the lateral aspect of the scrotum or labia majora. ... Synonym: nerv …

nervus cutaneus surae lateralis
Synonym for lateral sural cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> It arises from the common peroneal in the popliteal space and is distributed to the skin of the inferolateral surface of the calf. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus surae lateralis, lateral cutaneous nerve of calf. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus cutaneus surae medialis
Synonym for medial sural cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the tibial in the popliteal space, passes down the calf between the two heads of the gastrocnemius and unites in the middle of the leg with the communicating branch of the common peroneal to form the sural nerve, distributed to the skin of the distal and lateral surfaces …

nervus dorsalis clitoridis
Synonym for dorsal nerve of clitoris ... The deep terminal branch of the pudendal, supplying especially the glans clitoridis after passing through the musculature of the urogenital diaphragm, to run along the dorsum of the clitoral shaft. ... Synonym: nervus dorsalis clitoridis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus dorsalis penis
Synonym for dorsal nerve of penis ... The deep terminal branch of the pudendal which runs through the urogenital diaphragm giving branches, then runs along the dorsum of the penis, supplying the skin of the penis, the prepuce, the corpora cavernosa, and the glans. ... Synonym: nervus dorsalis penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus dorsalis scapulae
Synonym for dorsal scapular nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from ventral primary rami of the fifth to seventh cervical nerves and passes downward to supply the levator scapulae and the rhomboideus major and minor muscles. ... Synonym: nervus dorsalis scapulae, dorsal nerve of scapula, nerve to rhomboid, posterior scapular nerve. ... (05 Mar 20 …

nervus ethmoidalis anterior
Synonym for anterior ethmoidal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the nasociliary nerve; passes through anterior ethmoidal foramen on superomedial wall of orbit into cranial cavity, giving rise to anterior meningeal nerves, then passes through cribriform plates into nasal cavity, supplying anterosuperior nasal mucosa. ... Synonym: nervus et …

nervus ethmoidalis posterior
Synonym for posterior ethmoidal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the nasociliary nerve providing sensory innervation to the sphenoidal sinus and the posterior ethmoidal air cells. ... Synonym: nervus ethmoidalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus facialis
Synonym for facial nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The facial nerve enervates the muscles of the face (facial expression). ... Lesion of the facial nerve cause a drooping to one side of the face, inability to wrinkle the forehead, inability to whistle, inability to close the eye and deviation of the mouth to the unaffected side. ... Synonym: cranial …

nervus femoralis
Synonym for femoral nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A nerve originating in the lumbar spinal cord (usually l2 to l4) and traveling through the lumbar plexus to provide motor innervation to extensors of the thigh and sensory innervation to parts of the thigh, lower leg, and foot, and to the hip and knee joints. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nervus fibularis communis
Synonym for common peroneal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the terminal divisions of the sciatic nerve, diverging from the tibial nerve at the upper end of the popliteal fossa, then coursing with the biceps tendon along the lateral portion of the popliteal space to wind around the neck of the fibula where it divides into the superficial and …

nervus fibularis profundus
Synonym for deep peroneal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the terminal branches of the common peroneal nerve, arising at the fibular neck and passing into the anterior compartment of the leg; it supplies the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius muscles in the leg, then crosses the ankle …

nervus fibularis superficialis
Synonym for superficial peroneal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the common peroneal nerve which passes downward in the lateral compartment of the leg to supply the peroneus longus and brevis muscles and terminate as the intermediate and medial dorsal cutaneous nerves supplying the skin of the dorsum of the foot and toes (except for adj …

nervus frontalis
Synonym for frontal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the ophthalmic nerve which divides within the orbit into the supratrochlear and the supraorbital nerves. ... Synonym: nervus frontalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus furcalis
Synonym for fourth lumbar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The ventral branch of the nerve is forked to enter into the formation of both lumbar and sacral plexuses. ... Synonym: furcal nerve, nervus furcalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus genitofemoralis
Synonym for genitofemoral nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first and second lumbar nerves, passes distad along the anterior surface of psoas major muscle and divides into genital and femoral branches. ... Synonym: nervus genitofemoralis, genitocrural nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus glossopharyngeus
Synonym for glossopharyngeal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The glossopharyngeal nerve enervates muscles involved in swallowing and taste. Lesions of the ninth nerve result in difficulty swallowing and disturbance of taste. ... Synonym: cranial nerve IX. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nervus gluteus inferior
Synonym for inferior gluteal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the fifth lumbar and first and second sacral nerves, and supplies the gluteus maximus muscle. It is subject to injury by compression and ischemia in sedentary individuals, resulting in difficulty in rising from a sitting position and difficulty climbing stairs. ... Synonym: ner …

nervus gluteus superior
Synonym for superior gluteal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the fourth and fifth lumbar and first sacral nerves, and supplies the gluteus medius and minimus and tensor fasciae latae muscles (abductors and medial rotators of the hip joint). A lesion of this nerve causes the pelvis to drop on the unsupported side when the foot is lifted …

nervus haemorrhoidalis
See: superior rectal plexus, inferior rectal nerves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus hypogastricus
Synonym for hypogastric nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the two nerve trunks (right and left) which lead from the superior hypogastric plexus into the pelvis to join the inferior hypogastric plexuses. ... Synonym: nervus hypogastricus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus hypoglossus
Synonym for hypoglossal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The hypoglossal nerve enervates the muscles of the tongue. ... Lesions of the twelfth cranial nerve result in deviation of the tongue toward the paralysed side and thick speech. ... Synonym: cranial nerve XII. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nervus iliohypogastricus
Synonym for iliohypogastric nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first lumbar nerve; it supplies the abdominal muscles and the skin of the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall. ... Synonym: nervus iliohypogastricus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus ilioinguinalis
Synonym for ilioinguinal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first lumbar nerve, passes through the inguinal canal and superficial inguinal ring to supply the skin of the upper medial thigh, mons pubis, and scrotum or labia majora. ... Synonym: nervus ilioinguinalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus impar
Synonym for terminal filum ... A long, slender connective tissue (pia mater) strand extending from the extremity of the medullary cone to the internal aspect of the spinal dural sac (filum terminale internum); stout strands of connective tissue attaching the spinal dural sac to the coccyx (filum terminale externum), commonly called the coccygeal lig …

nervus infraorbitalis
Synonym for infraorbital nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The continuation of the maxillary nerve after it has entered the orbit, via the infraorbital fissure, traversing the infraorbital canal to reach the face; it supplies the mucosa of the maxillary sinus, the upper incisors, canine and premolars, the upper gums, the inferior eyelid and conjuncti …

nervus infratrochlearis
Synonym for infratrochlear nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A terminal branch of the nasociliary nerve running beneath the pulley of the superior oblique muscle to the front of the orbit, and supplying the skin of the eyelids and root of the nose. ... Synonym: nervus infratrochlearis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus interosseus anterior
Synonym for anterior interosseous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the median arising in elbow region, running on interosseous membrane, supplying the flexor pollicis longus, part of flexor digitorum profundus and the pronator quadratus muscles, as well as radiocarpal and intercarpal joints. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus anterior, ramus …

nervus interosseus cruris
Synonym for crural interosseous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A nerve given off from one of the muscular branches of the tibial nerve which passes down over the posterior surface of the interosseous membrane supplying it and the two bones of the leg. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus cruris, interosseous nerve of leg. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus interosseus dorsalis
Synonym for posterior interosseous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The deep terminal branch of the radial nerve, arises in the cubital region, penetrating and supplying the supinator and continuing with the posterior interosseous artery to supply all the extensor muscles in the forearm. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus posterior, nervus antebrachii p …

nervus interosseus posterior
Synonym for posterior interosseous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The deep terminal branch of the radial nerve, arises in the cubital region, penetrating and supplying the supinator and continuing with the posterior interosseous artery to supply all the extensor muscles in the forearm. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus posterior, nervus antebrachii p …

nervus ischiadicus
Synonym for sciatic nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A nerve which originates in the lumbar and sacral spinal cord (l4 to s3) and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the lower extremity. The sciatic nerve, which is the main continuation of the sacral plexus, is the largest nerve in the body. It has two major branches, the tibial nerve and the …

nervus jugularis
Synonym for jugular nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A communicating branch between the superior cervical ganglion of the sympathetic nerve, the superior ganglion of the vagus nerve, and the inferior ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve. ... Synonym: nervus jugularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nervus lacrimalis
Synonym for lacrimal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the ophthalmic nerve supplying sensory fibres to the lateral part of the upper eyelid, conjunctiva, and lacrimal gland. The secretomotor fibres of the latter were conveyed to the lacrimal nerve by the communicating branch of the zygomatic nerve (a branch of the maxillary nerve). ... Sy …

nervus laryngeus inferior
Synonym for inferior laryngeal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The terminal branch of the recurrent laryngeal nerve; it supplies the laryngeal mucosa inferior to the vocal folds and all laryngeal muscles except the cricothyroid. ... Synonym: nervus laryngeus inferior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...