Definition of Eleventh cranial nerve

1. Noun. Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve.

Exact synonyms: Accessory Nerve, Nervus Accessorius, Spinal Accessory
Generic synonyms: Cranial Nerve

Medical Definition of Eleventh cranial nerve

1. The accessory nerve enervates the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the trapezius muscles. Lesions of the eleventh result in drooping of the shoulder and inability to rotate the head away from the affected side. Synonym: cranial nerve XI. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eleventh Cranial Nerve

elevator muscle of scapula
elevator muscle of soft palate
elevator muscle of thyroid gland
elevator muscle of upper eyelid
elevator muscle of upper lip
elevator muscle of upper lip and wing of nose
elevator operator
elevator shaft
eleven
eleven-plus
elevens
elevenses
eleventh
elevenths
eleventh cranial nerve (current term)
eleventh cranial nerve (current term)
eleventh hour
elevon
elevons
elextrometry
elf
ELF
elfed
elfhood
elfhoods
elfin
elfing
elfins
elfin facies
elfish

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