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The femoral nerve innervates the muscles in the thigh. It does not supply the diaphragm.
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e
Femoral nerve
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Incorrect. The intercostal nerves innervate the intercostal muscles, which are located between the ribs and aid in breathing. It does not supply the diaphragm.
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c
Intercostal nerve
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The radial nerve innervates the muscles in the arm and hand. It does not supply the diaphragm.
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d
Radial nerve
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The phrenic nerve is responsible for innervating the diaphragm, allowing for proper muscle contraction and relaxation during breathing.
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Phrenic nerve
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The vagus nerve primarily innervates the larynx, pharynx, and viscera. It does not supply the diaphragm.
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b
Vagus nerve
Concept
Chapter
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The role of chest muscles in breathing
Topic
150
Respiratory physiology
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A 68-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a possible spinal cord injury, after falling off a ladder. He becomes increasingly short of breath, and auscultation finds reduced breath sounds on the left side. The medical team is concerned that the nerve supplying the diaphragm has been damaged.

Which of the following nerves supplies the diaphragm?
a