Spinal Nerves Are Considered Part of the PNS

question 97

True/False

Spinal nerves are considered part of the PNS.

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Definitions:

Openings

Natural or surgically created gaps or spaces in the body that allow access to internal structures or facilitate the passage of fluids.

Appendicular Skeleton

Part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the girdles (shoulder bones and pelvic bones) that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk, including the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

Hyoid

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment points for some neck muscles, unique because it does not directly articulate with other bones.