nervus_phrenicus | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) 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: | phrenic_nerve | |
Related terms: | spinal_nerve | |
Similar spelling: |
nervus_opticus nervus_saphenus nervus_trigeminus nervus_abducens nervus_ischiadicus nervus_spinalis |