Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 13 - The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity - Review Questions - Page 522: 9(1)

Answer

Plexus:Cervical Nerve:Phrenic

Work Step by Step

The ventral rami, specifically the C3-C5, are part of the most important nerve located in the cervical plexus which is the phrenic nerve which supplies the motor and sensory fibers to the diaphragm. Without this a person will not be able to do normal breathing movements.
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