Nerves · Nervous System · Medium
Vagus
Meaning: The 10th cranial nerve controlling heart rate, digestion and speech.
In practice: Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat epilepsy and depression.
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Which word means: A nerve supplying the biceps brachii, brachialis, and lateral forearm skin.
Answer: Musculocutaneous
Which word means: The nerve that descends from C3–C5 to innervate the diaphragm.
Answer: Phrenic
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