Spinal Nerve Formation and Anatomy
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Spinal Nerve Formation and Anatomy

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What type of fibers does the posterior root of a spinal nerve contain?

  • Mixed fibers
  • Sympathetic fibers
  • Sensory fibers (correct)
  • Motor fibers
  • What forms the spinal nerve at the intervertebral foramina?

  • Union of the posterior and anterior roots (correct)
  • Only the posterior root ganglion
  • The dorsal ramus and ventral ramus
  • Anterior root only
  • Which ramus supplies muscles and skin of the back?

  • Posterior ramus (correct)
  • Anterior ramus
  • Lumbar ramus
  • Cervical ramus
  • Where are the cell bodies of sensory neurons located in the spinal nerve system?

    <p>Dorsal root ganglion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a spinal nerve after passing through the intervertebral foramen?

    <p>It divides into two branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the anterior ramus supply?

    <p>Muscles and structures of the upper and lower limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spinal nerves do not form plexuses?

    <p>Thoracic nerves (T2-T12)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a plexus formed by the anterior rami?

    <p>Thoracic plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which spinal nerves does the lumbar plexus arise?

    <p>L1-L4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plexus includes contributions from the L4-L5 spinal nerves?

    <p>Sacral plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spinal Nerve Formation

    • Spinal nerves connect to the spinal cord through two roots: the posterior/dorsal root and the anterior/ventral root
    • The posterior root contains sensory fibers, carrying information from the body to the spinal cord
    • The anterior root contains motor fibers, carrying commands from the spinal cord to muscles
    • The posterior root ganglion, located on the posterior root, houses the cell bodies of sensory neurons
    • Spinal nerves are formed by the union of the posterior and anterior roots at the intervertebral foramina
    • After exiting the intervertebral foramen, each spinal nerve divides into two branches: the posterior (dorsal) ramus and the anterior (ventral) ramus
    • The posterior ramus innervates the muscles and skin of the back

    Spinal Nerve Anatomy & Embryology

    • The anterior (ventral) ramus supplies muscles and structures of the limbs, as well as the skin of the lateral and anterior trunk
    • Most anterior rami, except for the thoracic nerves (T2-T12), form nerve plexuses

    Nerve Plexuses

    • Cervical plexus (C1-C4)
    • Brachial plexus (C5-C8 and T1)
    • Lumbar plexus (L1-L4)
    • Sacral plexus (S1-S4 and contributions from L4-L5)
    • Coccygeal plexus (S4, S5, and Cox1)

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    Description

    This quiz focuses on the formation and anatomy of spinal nerves, detailing the roles of the posterior and anterior roots, as well as the functions of the dorsal and ventral rami. Understanding the connection between spinal nerves and the spinal cord is essential for grasping basic neuroanatomy.

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