#summary Human Spinal Trunk Nerves
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This page is intended to list thoracic spinal cord nerves of biological human, which connect mind to human limbs and visceral organs.

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Coverage verified by:
  * http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/nerve (name base)
  * http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves (MA reference)

= CERVICAL, THORACIC, LUMBAR AND SACRAL - TRUNK MOTOR NERVES =
(generated)

*motor nuclei/ganglia*:
  * [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM]; NERVES={first intercostal nerve; motor nerves of back, flexors; subcostal nerve, motor; thoracic and thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, flexors; thoracic intercostal nerves, extensors}
  * [BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM]; NERVES={motor nerves of back, extensors; thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, extensors}

*sensory nuclei/ganglia*:

*nerves*:
  * *first intercostal nerve* (small branch); DISTRIBUTION={1st rib}; MODALITY={flexor motor}
   * <img src="http://dermatologic.com.ar/c1tt2.png" alt="unavailable" style="max-width: 100%;">
   * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
  * *posterior ramus, motor*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
   * <img src="http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/1527/flashcards/688632/png/jskasdklaj.png" alt="unavailable" style="max-width: 100%;">
   * *motor nerves of back, extensors*; DISTRIBUTION={longissimus muscle, multifidus muscle, semispinalis, levatores costarum muscles, interspinales muscles, intertransversarii muscle}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interspinales_muscle Trunk - interspinales muscles] - aid in extension and rotation of vertebral column; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertransversarii_muscle Trunk - intertransversarii muscle] - aid in lateral flexion of vertebral column; acting bilaterally, stabilize vertebral column; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levatores_costarum_muscles Trunk - levatores costarum muscles] - elevate ribs, assisting respiration; assist with lateral flexion of vertebral column; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longissimus Trunk - longissimus muscle] - extends spine; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifidus_muscle Trunk - multifidus muscle] - stabilizes vertebrae in local movements of vertebral column; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_cervicis Trunk - semispinalis cervicis] - extends and rotates the head to the contralateral side and also extends the ribs; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_dorsi Trunk - semispinalis dorsi (thoracis)] - extends vertebral column}
    * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
   * *motor nerves of back, flexors*; DISTRIBUTION={iliocostalis muscle, spinalis muscle, rotatores muscles}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliocostalis Trunk - iliocostalis muscle] - extends and lateral flexes spine; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotatores_muscle Trunk - rotatores muscles] - facilitates the unilateral rotation and bilateral extension of the spine; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinalis Trunk - spinalis muscle] - lateral flexion of spine}
    * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
  * *subcostal nerve, motor* (MA:[http://www.oluwoleogunranti.com/course/course1/nerves/ne219.htm SUBCOSTAL NERVE]); MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_internal_oblique_muscle Trunk - abdominal internal oblique muscle] - compresses abdomen and rotates vertebral column; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramidalis_muscle Trunk - pyramidalis muscle] - tensing the linea alba}
   * <img src="http://painmuse.org/images/pyramidalis.jpg" alt="unavailable" style="max-width: 100%;">
   * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
  * *thoracic and abdominal intercostal nerves*; MODALITY={flexor motor, extensor motor}
   * <img src="http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~uzwiak/AnatPhys/APFallLect10_files/image013.jpg" alt="unavailable" style="max-width: 100%;">
   * *thoracic and thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, flexors*; DISTRIBUTION={rectus abdominis; external intercostal muscles; serratus posterior superior muscle}; MODALITY={flexor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternalis Hand - sternalis muscle] - protract and stabilize scapula, assists in upward rotation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_external_oblique_muscle Trunk - abdominal external oblique muscle] - rotates torso; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_intercostal_muscles Trunk - external intercostal muscles] - aid in quiet and forced inhalation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_abdominis_muscle Trunk - rectus abdominis muscle] - flexion of trunk/lumbar vertebrae; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serratus_posterior_superior_muscle Trunk - serratus posterior superior muscle] - elevate the ribs which aids in inspiration}
    * <img src="http://www.cixip.com/Public/kindeditor/attached/image/20121122/20121122104412_41232.jpg" alt="unavailable" style="max-width: 100%;">
    * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
   * *thoracic intercostal nerves, extensors*; DISTRIBUTION={semispinalis dorsi (thoracis); transversus thoracis muscle; subcostalis muscle}; MODALITY={extensor motor}
    * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_PM Posteromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.PM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}
   * *thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, extensors*; ORIGIN={T7-T11}; DISTRIBUTION={internal intercostal muscles, serratus posterior inferior}; MODALITY={extensor motor}; MUSCLES={[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_intercostal_muscles Trunk - internal intercostal muscles] - aid in forced expiration; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serratus_posterior_inferior_muscle Trunk - serratus posterior inferior muscle] - depress the lower ribs, aiding in expiration; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_dorsi Trunk - subcostalis muscle] - synergist in aiding the internal intercostal muscles with forced exhalation; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transversus_abdominis_muscle Trunk - transversus abdominis muscle] - compress the ribs and viscera, providing thoracic and pelvic stability; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semispinalis_dorsi Trunk - transversus thoracis muscle] - depresses the ribs; aids in exertional expiration by decreasing the transverse diameter of the thoracic cage}
    * fiber: GSE, types={A-alpha-Ia-motor}, endings={MA}, chain={[BrainRegionLPC_SC_VH_VM Ventromedial Nucleus,LPC.SC.VH.VM] -> [BrainRegionTARGET_TEA_TRUNK Trunk,TARGET.TEA.TRUNK]}