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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
segmental nervesnerve rootsperipheral spinal nerves
Antonyms / Antônimos
cranial nerves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nervos espinhais
Standard medical terminology used in Brazil
São Paulo
nervos espinhais
Same as standard usage; common in medical education and practice
Rio de Janeiro
nervos espinhais
Standard medical term; no regional variation
Portugal
nervos espinhais
Standard European Portuguese medical terminology

Related Words

spinal cordvertebraenerve rootsperipheral nervous systemdorsal rootventral rootdermatomemyotome

Related Idioms & Phrases

pinched nerve
nerve compression
nerve damage
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →