Question
Download Solution PDFThe number of spinal nerves in human is:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 31 pairs.
Key Points
Spinal nerves: it is a part of the peripheral nervous system.
- Spinal nerves are the path of communication between the spinal cord and the specific region of the body.
- these nerves leave the vertebral column by passing through the intervertebral foramina except the first spinal nerve which emerges b/w the occipital bone and atlas (first vertebra).
Explanation:-
- There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves that originate from both sides of the spinal cord.
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Spinal nerves |
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Cervical nerves |
8 pairs |
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Thoracic nerves |
12 pairs |
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Lumber nerves |
5 pairs |
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Sacral nerves |
5 pairs |
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Coccyx nerves |
1 pair |
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