Damage to the Posterior Root of the Third Thoracic Spinal

question 76

True/False

Damage to the posterior root of the third thoracic spinal nerve would result in loss of motor function to the intercostal muscles controlled by that nerve.

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Definitions:

Controls Muscles

The neurological process that governs the ability to initiate, direct, and coordinate voluntary muscle movements.

New Neurons

Newly generated nerve cells in the brain, a process known as neurogenesis, which is crucial for learning and memory.

Skin Cells

Skin cells are the cells that make up the outer layer of the human body, serving functions such as protection against environmental damage, regulation of body temperature, and sensation.

Blood Cells

Cells found in the bloodstream, including red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport, white blood cells involved in fighting infections, and platelets critical for blood clotting.