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thoracic nerve

/θɔːˈræsɪk nɜːv/

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/θɔːˈræsɪk nɜːv/C1formalmedical
  • ruНерв, берущий начало в грудном отделе спинного мозга, отвечающий за иннервацию мышц и кожи груди, спины и живота.

A nerve originating from the thoracic region of the spinal cord, responsible for innervating muscles and skin of the chest, back, and abdomen.

  1. Thoracic nerveC2formal

    Any of the nerves arising from the thoracic segment of the spinal cord, responsible for innervating the chest, upper back, and abdominal muscles.

    ruГрудной нерв

    • Damage to a thoracic nerve can cause weakness in the abdominal muscles.
    • The surgeon carefully avoided the thoracic nerves during the operation.
    • Thoracic nerves play a key role in controlling the intercostal muscles.