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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 (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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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26,29) Further study is needed to confirm whether the loss of innervation is the causative factor leading to morphological changes within the aging muscle spindle and what level and region (distal versus proximal lower-extremity muscles) of anatomical loss is associated with impaired proprioception and ultimately balance dysfunction. Innervation of the trapezius muscle by the intra-operative measurement of motor action potentials. 1976), so measurement of both parameters enables the distinction between effects on the development of innervation and those on synaptic activity. |
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