spinal nerves
[ˈspaɪnəl nɜrvz]
nounpl: spinal nerves
nervos espinhais
1. Pairs of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord through openings between the vertebrae, transmitting sensory and motor signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body
The spinal nerves are responsible for transmitting signals that control movement and sensation in the limbs.
Os nervos espinhais são responsáveis pela transmissão de sinais que controlam o movimento e a sensação nos membros.
2. In humans, there are 31 pairs of spinal nerves organized into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions
Damage to the lumbar spinal nerves can result in lower back pain and leg weakness.
O dano aos nervos espinhais lombares pode resultar em dor nas costas inferiores e fraqueza nas pernas.
This is primarily a medical/anatomical term used in professional healthcare settings in both Brazil and the United States. It is not commonly used in casual conversation. In Brazil, it appears frequently in medical education, neurology practices, and healthcare discussions. Understanding spinal nerves is crucial in Brazilian and American healthcare systems for diagnosing conditions like sciatica and herniated discs.
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