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Results 1 - 10 of 137 for nerves
  1. Nerve biopsy (image) 
    Nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of nerve for examination. Through a small incision, a sample of nerve is removed and examined under a microscope. Nerve ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9742.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tibial nerve (image) 
    Tibial nerve dysfunction occurs when there is damage to the tibial nerve. Symptoms can include numbness, pain, tingling, and weakness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9973.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ulnar nerve damage (image) 
    The ulnar nerve originates from the brachial plexus and travels down arm. The nerve is commonly injured at the elbow because of elbow fracture or dislocation. The ulnar nerve is near the surface of the body where ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9992.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Role of the vagus nerve in epilepsy (image) 
    The vagus nerves branch off the brain on either side of the head and travel down the neck, along the esophagus to the intestinal tract. They are the longest nerves in the body, and affect swallowing and speech. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Sciatic nerve (image) 
    The main nerve traveling down the leg is the sciatic nerve. Pain associated with the sciatic nerve usually originates higher along ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19503.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Femoral nerve damage (image) 
    The femoral nerve is located in the leg and supplies the muscles that assist help straighten the leg. It supplies sensation ... leg. One risk of damage to the femoral nerve is pelvic fracture. Symptoms of femoral nerve damage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sciatic nerve damage (image) 
    The sciatic nerve is located in the back of the leg. It supplies the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg. The sciatic nerve also provides sensation to the back of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9765.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Radial nerve dysfunction (image) 
    The radial nerve travels down the arm and supplies movement to the triceps muscle at the back of the upper arm. ... the wrist and hand. The usual causes of nerve dysfunction are direct trauma, prolonged pressure on the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9804.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Nerves of the larynx (image) 
    Laryngeal nerve damage can be caused by injury, tumors, surgery, or infection. Damage to the nerves of the larynx can cause hoarseness, difficulty in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19721.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Damaged axillary nerve (image) 
    Conditions associated with axillary nerve dysfunction include fracture of the humerus (upper arm bone), pressure from casts or splints, and improper use of crutches. Other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8729.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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