NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest nerve in the body?
A
Cranial
B
Facial
C
Sciatic
D
Ocularmotor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sciatic nerve is the longest, largest nerve in your body. Your sciatic nerve roots start in your lower back and run down the back of each leg. Sciatica is the pain or discomfort if your sciatic nerve gets compressed or pinched.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your sciatic nerve is about 1 centimeter wide and extends down your leg. The nerve does widen a little further down your leg. At its thickest, the sciatic nerve is 2 centimeters wide. The sciatic nerve originates from the spinal nerves L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body, originating at the base of the spine and running along the back of each leg into the foot.

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