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Spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system. They run within the spinal column to carry nerve signals to and from all parts of the body. The spinal nerves enable all the movements we do, from turning our heads to wiggling our toes, control the movements of our internal organs, such as the colon and the bladder, as well as allow us to feel touch and the location of our limbs.
Tom Deerinck, National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research (NCMIR)
Mark Ellisman and Tom Deerinck, National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research
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