Nerves · Nervous System · Medium

Digital

Meaning: Small nerves supplying sensation to individual fingers or toes.

In practice: A ring avulsion injury can sever the digital nerves, causing permanent numbness.

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Which word means: A nerve supplying the perineum, genitalia, and external urethral and anal sphincters.

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