What is another word for Nervus Coccygeus?

Pronunciation: [nˈɜːvəs kˈɒka͡ɪd͡ʒɪəs] (IPA)

Nervus Coccygeus is a medical term that refers to a nerve located in the coccyx region of the human body. This nerve is also known as the coccygeal nerve or the fourth sacral nerve. It is responsible for providing sensation and controlling the muscles around the anus, buttock, and perineum. The coccygeal nerve is often associated with various medical conditions such as coccydynia, a type of pain that occurs in the tailbone region. Synonyms for this nerve include the dorsal nerve of the penis or clitoris in males and females, respectively. It is also called the pudendal nerve because it distributes the branches to the sexual organs.

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What are the hypernyms for Nervus coccygeus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cranial nerve, spinal nerve, Autonomic Nerve.

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