Nerve Structure (Anatomy and diagram)

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image descriptionNerves are the organs that make up the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They serve as information pipelines that allow the brain and spinal cord to communicate with other tissues and organs.

An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the nerve
An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the nerve, the nerve is labeled
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  • Inside the nerves, groups of image descriptionneurons (nerve cells) are organized into bundles called image descriptionfascicles (fasciculi).
An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the nerve, the nerve is labeled
An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the nerve, the Neuron and nerve are labeled
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  • Surrounding and holding together each fascicle is the image descriptionperineurium.

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An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the Fascicles, nerve, the Neuron and nerve are labeled
An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the Perineurium, Fascicles, nerve, the Neuron and nerve are labeled
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  • This layer appears concentrically laminated and is composed of flattened cells, basement membrane, and collagen fibers.
  • Inside the fasicles, neurons and blood vessels are held in place by a loose connective tissue referrred to as image descriptionendoneurium.
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An image showing the nerve basic anatomical structures of the Endoneurium, Perineurium, Fascicles, nerve, the Neuron and nerve are labeled
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  • image descriptionEpineurium, a layer of dense connective tissue, covers and holds together the outer surface of nerves.
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  • image descriptionArteries and veins are located between the fascicles. Branches of these vessels enter the fascicles and supply the neurons with nutrients and gases.
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