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eleventh cranial nerve

 

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Noun eleventh cranial nerve has 1 sense
  1. accessory nerve, spinal accessory, nervus accessorius, eleventh cranial nerve - arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the accessory nerve trunk
    --1 is a kind of cranial nerve

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Eleventh Cranial Nerve

Description:

The eleventh cranial nerve, also known as the accessory nerve, is one of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves in the human body. It is responsible for controlling certain muscles involved in head and shoulder movements.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Motor Nerve

In its primary sense, the eleventh cranial nerve is a motor nerve that innervates specific muscles in the head and neck, including the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

Example Sentence:

The eleventh cranial nerve enables the turning of the head and the elevation and depression of the shoulders.

Sense 2: Injuries or Disorders

The eleventh cranial nerve can also be associated with injuries or disorders that affect its functioning. This can result in conditions such as accessory nerve palsy or trauma-related injuries.

Example Sentence:

After the car accident, the patient had difficulty lifting their shoulder due to damage to the eleventh cranial nerve.

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