nervus hypoglosus
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Definition
- Noun:
- The hypoglossal nerve: The "nervus hypoglosus" is the twelfth cranial nerve. It is a motor nerve that primarily controls the movements of the tongue.
Usage
- The term "nervus hypoglosus" is a technical, anatomical term used in medical and biological contexts. It is typically used in formal writing, textbooks, and professional discussions.
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon carefully avoided the nervus hypoglosus during the procedure.
- The function of the nervus hypoglosus is essential for proper tongue articulation.
Advanced Usage
- In clinical neurology, the integrity of the nervus hypoglosus is tested by asking a patient to stick out their tongue; deviation to one side may indicate nerve damage on the opposite side.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypoglossal nerve: This is the more common English term for "nervus hypoglosus." They are synonyms.
- The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the medulla oblongata.
- Cranial nerve XII: This is the numerical designation for the same nerve.
- Cranial nerve XII is purely motor.
Synonyms
- Hypoglossal nerve: The standard English synonym.
- Twelfth cranial nerve: The numerical synonym.
Noun
- supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles