What is another word for spinal accessory?
Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ɪnə͡l ɐksˈɛsəɹˌi] (IPA) 
The spinal accessory nerve is also known as the eleventh cranial nerve or the accessory nerve. It is a nerve that originates from the spinal cord and controls the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and back. This nerve is also sometimes referred to as the external nerve, or the cranial nerve XI.
Other common synonyms for the spinal accessory nerve include the accessory motor nerve and the cranial nerve XI accessory segment. These terms are often used in medical contexts when referring to the nerve's function or location within the body.
Regardless of the terminology used, the spinal accessory nerve plays a critical role in motor function and can cause significant impairment if damaged or injured.
