Define Spinal nerves.
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Spinal Nerves:
Spinal nerves are peripheral nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, forming a crucial part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). These nerves facilitate bidirectional communication between the central nervous system (CNS) and the rest of the body. There are a total of 31 pairs of spinal nerves in humans, and they are categorized into different regions based on their origin along the spinal cord:
Cervical Nerves (C1-C8):
Thoracic Nerves (T1-T12):
Lumbar Nerves (L1-L5):
Sacral Nerves (S1-S5):
Coccygeal Nerve (Co1):
Spinal nerves are formed by the merging of dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots as they exit the spinal cord through intervertebral foramina. They play a crucial role in transmitting sensory information from peripheral tissues to the CNS and conveying motor commands from the CNS to muscles and glands throughout the body. Each spinal nerve has specific dermatomes and myotomes, contributing to the complex sensory and motor functions that enable coordinated movement and sensation.