Asked by Nurdini Sofia on May 07, 2024
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All of the following are spinal plexuses EXCEPT ________.
A) lumbar plexus
B) brachial
C) thoracic plexus
D) cervical plexus
Thoracic Plexus
A network of nerves in the thoracic region of the body that is involved in controlling the chest muscles and sensory perception in the thoracic area.
Spinal Plexuses
Networks of interlinked nerves originating from the spinal cord, which supply sensation and motor control to various parts of the body.
- Understand the configuration and purpose of the main nerves and plexuses.
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Christina PsellasMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The thoracic nerves do not form a plexus. The thoracic spinal nerves (T1-T12) primarily exit the spine and go directly to their target areas without forming a complex network or plexus like the cervical, brachial, and lumbar plexuses do.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the configuration and purpose of the main nerves and plexuses.