GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
A
21
B
12
C
31
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In total, there are 31 pairs of spinal nerves grouped regionally by spinal region. More specifically, there are eight cervical nerve pairs (C1-C8), twelve thoracic nerve pairs (T1-T12), five lumbar nerve pairs (L1-L5), 5 sacral (S1-S5), and a single coccygeal nerve pair.

Detailed explanation-2: -In humans there are 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. Each pair connects the spinal cord with a specific region of the body. Near the spinal cord each spinal nerve branches into two roots.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 31 pairs in humans: eight cervical, twelve thoracic, five lumbar, five sacral, and one coccygeal. Each pair links the spinal cord to a different part of the body. Complete answer: 12 pairs of cranial nerves arise from the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.

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