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Nervous A&P
Key anatomy terms for the nervous system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cerebrum | Largest portion of brain (highest level of thought) |
| neuron | nerve cell |
| Meninges | covering of brain and spinal cord |
| cerebellum | located under cerebrum controls coordination |
| cerebrospinal fluid | clear liquid that cushions the brain and spinal cord |
| central nervous system | consists of the brain and spinal cord |
| neuritis | inflammation of a nerve |
| neuroma | tumor of a nerve |
| neuralgia | pain in a nerve |
| polyneuritis | inflammation of many nerves |