spinal-accessory nerve

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spinal-accessory nerve

anatomy

Also known as: 11th cranial nerve, accessory nerve

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In human nervous system: Accessory nerve (CN XI or 11)
The accessory nerve is formed by fibers from the medulla oblongata (known as the cranial root) and by fibers from cervical levels C₁–C₄ (known as the spinal root). The cranial root originates from the nucleus ambiguus and exits the…
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In nervous system disease: Cranial nerves
…trapezius muscles, supplied by the accessory nerve, are tested by the patient pushing his head forward and shrugging his shoulders upward against the physician’s resistance.
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