The phrenic nerve arises from the left and right sides of cervical vertebra 3, 4 and 5. Describe the potential benefit of having the nerve exit from such a superior position and from multiple places on the spinal column
What will be an ideal response
The fact that the phrenic nerve originates from multiple vertebra and from such a superior position, it reduces the likelihood of a spinal injury that would stop the diaphragm from working.
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