Nerves · Nervous System · Hard

Accessory

Meaning: The 11th cranial nerve controlling the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.

In practice: Injury to the accessory nerve causes weakness in shoulder shrugging.

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Which word means: The 10th cranial nerve controlling heart rate, digestion and speech.

Which word means: Intense, stabbing pain along the course of a nerve.

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