Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The spinal nerves relay autonomic, motor, and sensory information from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Individual nerves consist of fibers from the dorsal and ventral roots. 31 pairs are distributed to the five segments of the spinal column: Cervical (neck) – eight pairs Thoracic (upper back) – 12 pairs Lumbar (low […]
