accessory nerve
US /əkˈsesəri nɜːrv/
UK /əkˈsesəri nɜːrv/

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nervo acessório, décimo primeiro nervo craniano
the eleventh cranial nerve, which supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
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Damage to the accessory nerve can lead to weakness in the shoulder and neck.
Danos ao nervo acessório podem levar à fraqueza no ombro e pescoço.
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The surgeon was careful to avoid the accessory nerve during the procedure.
O cirurgião teve o cuidado de evitar o nervo acessório durante o procedimento.