Corals rely on a simple nerve net to coordinate their feeding and symbiotic relationship with algae, ensuring survival without a brain. Sponges are among the simplest animals, lacking both brains and ...
The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...
The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. The ...
He notes that the right-hander underwent a procedure to address a right radial nerve injury back in August and was back throwing off a mound the following month, allowing him to participate in a ...
The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an ...
Certain nerves in the hip region can get stuck or pinched. This includes the sciatic nerve, which can get trapped under certain muscles and bones in the back of your hip or the hamstrings.
Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling ...
Pressure on the nerve often results in a tingling sensation, pain and numbness. As it worsens, CTS can make even the most mundane tasks — pushing a shopping cart or pulling the garbage can to ...