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phrenic nerve

/ˈfrɛnɪk nɜːrv/

Tradução: Nervo que se origina na região cervical da medula espinhal (C3-C5) e inerva o diafragma, desempenhando papel essencial na respiração ao controlar a contração do músculo diafragmático.

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/ˈfrɛnɪk nɜːrv/C1formalmedical
  • ptNervo que se origina na região cervical da medula espinhal (C3-C5) e inerva o diafragma, desempenhando papel essencial na respiração ao controlar a contração do músculo diafragmático.

A nerve that originates in the cervical spine (C3-C5) and innervates the diaphragm, playing a crucial role in breathing by controlling the contraction of the diaphragm muscle.

  1. Nerve controlling the diaphragmC2formal

    A nerve that originates from the cervical spinal nerves (C3-C5) and innervates the diaphragm, playing a crucial role in breathing.

    ptNervo que controla o diafragma

    • The phrenic nerve sends signals to the diaphragm to contract during inhalation.
    • Damage to the phrenic nerve can cause difficulty breathing.
    • Surgeons must be careful to avoid injuring the phrenic nerve during neck operations.