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innervation /in·ner·va·tion/ (in″er-va´shun)
1. the distribution or supply of nerves to a part. 2. the supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulation sent to a part.inner´vatory
innervation [in′ərvā′shən] Etymology: L, in, within, nervus, nerve the distribution or supply of nerve fibers or nerve impulses to a body part. innervate, v. innervation [in″er-va´shun] 1. the distribution or supply of nerves to a part. 2. the supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulation sent to a part.
innervation (i·n n the process of distributing or supplying nerves to a specific region of the body.
innervation (in´urvā´sh n the distribution or supply of nerves to a part. innervation, reciprocal,
n the simultaneous excitation of one muscle with the inhibition of its antagonist. Rhythmic chewing is achieved efficiently when the masticatory muscles are reciprocally innervated, permitting alternate elevation and depression of the mandible in a smooth, coordinated sequence of actions. innervation 1. the distribution or supply of nerves to a part. 2. the supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulation sent to a part. reciprocal innervation the innervation of antagonistic muscles such that when one muscle is excited its antagonist is inhibited. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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