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nerveBundle of nerve cells enclosed in a sheath of connective tissue and transmitting impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord. A single nerve may contain both motor and sensory nerve cells, but they function independently. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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anesthesia produced by blocking the pudendal nerves, accomplished by injection of the local anesthetic into the tuberosity of the ischium. The primary nerve fibres to the penis originate in the dorsal nerve of the penis--a branch of the pudendal nerve. Pelvic-floor muscle (PFM) weakness due to pudendal nerve or levator ani nerve injury sustained during vaginal delivery is thought to be a primary contributor to SUI in the postpartum pop-ulation. |
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