Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The posterior (dorsal) root of a spinal nerve and the posterior ramus are considered mixed nerves since they both carry sensory and motor information.

2. The lumbar nerve plexuses arise from the anterior rami of L1 - L4 and innervate structures of the pelvis and lower limb.

3. Proprioceptors are located in the musculoskeletal system where they detect the movement and position of a joint or body part.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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