Accessory Nerve

Synonyms of accessory nerve

• cranial nerve XI
• spinal accessory nerve

Collocations of accessory nerve

accessory nerve

Frequency: 80 %

The accessory nerve controls certain muscles in the neck and shoulders.

accessory nerve

Frequency: 70 %

The accessory nerve is primarily a motor nerve that controls muscle movement.

accessory nerve

Frequency: 65 %

The accessory nerve is the eleventh cranial nerve in the human body.

accessory nerve

Frequency: 60 %

Understanding the function of the accessory nerve is important in diagnosing certain medical conditions.

Idiomatic Expressions for accessory nerve

• Phrase: get on someone's nerves
  Meaning: to annoy or irritate someone
  Usage: Her constant tapping on the desk is really getting on my nerves.