Nerve Roots Collection

Exploring the intricacies of the human nervous system, let's delve into the role of nerve roots

Nerve Roots Collection: Normal lateral view of the lumbar vertebrae showing spinal nerve roots

Normal lateral view of the lumbar vertebrae showing spinal nerve roots
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Nerve Roots Collection: Normal axial view of C5 showing disk, nerve roots, posterior

Normal axial view of C5 showing disk, nerve roots, posterior
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Medical chart showing the signs and symptoms of sciatica

Nerve Roots Collection: Spinal cord stroke, MRI scan

Spinal cord stroke, MRI scan
Spinal cord stroke. Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of a side view of a patients lower (thoracic, T) spine showing spinal cord infarction (stroke)

Sciatica caused from herniated disc

Medical illustration of peripheral nervous system with brain

Conceptual image of human nervous system

Cross-section of a human tooth

Central nervous system with human brain

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Exploring the intricacies of the human nervous system, let's delve into the role of nerve roots. In this lateral view of lumbar vertebrae, notice the spinal nerve roots exiting the spinal cord (1). Similarily, in the axial view of C5, They are be seen emerging from the spinal cord surrounded by the intervertebral disk (2). However, disorders such as spinal cord strokes (3) or herniated discs (4) can compress or irritate these delicate structures, leading to conditions like sciatica (5, 6), characterized by symptoms like pain, numbness, and weakness. The peripheral nervous system, including nerve roots, transmits sensory and motor information between the central nervous system (7, 8) and the rest of the body. For instance, the sensory nerve fibers in a tooth's pulp (9) send signals to the brain. Understanding the complex interplay between the nervous system and its components is crucial for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing.