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Phrenic Nerve.
Phrenic Nerve - as a noun
One of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus phrenicusExample Sentences
"The phrenic nerve originates in the neck and provides sensory information to the diaphragm."
"Injury to the phrenic nerve can lead to paralysis of the diaphragm."
"The phrenic nerve controls the contractions of the diaphragm during breathing."
"Damage to the phrenic nerve can cause breathing difficulties."
"The phrenic nerve receives signals from the brain to initiate breathing."
