Nerves · Nervous System · Hard
Neurilemma
Meaning: The outer layer of a Schwann cell surrounding a peripheral nerve fibre, important for regeneration.
In practice: An intact neurilemma provides a guiding tube for regrowing peripheral axons.
Word parts
- neur- means nerve
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Which word means: The major nerve of the thigh controlling leg movements.
Answer: Femoral
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Answer: Vestibulocochlear
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