Arnolds
Arnold's Nerve Cough Reflex
Arnold's Nerve Cough Reflex (pronunciation: /ˈɑːrnəldz ˈnɜːrv kɒf rɪˈfleks/) is a medical condition named after Friedrich Arnold, a German anatomist.
Etymology
The term "Arnold's Nerve Cough Reflex" is derived from the name of Friedrich Arnold, who first described the phenomenon. The term "reflex" comes from the Latin reflexus, meaning "bent back", and is used in medicine to describe an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.
Definition
Arnold's Nerve Cough Reflex is a condition where stimulation of the Arnold's nerve, also known as the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, causes a cough. This nerve supplies the skin of the ear canal and the eardrum, and when it is irritated, it can trigger a cough reflex.
Related Terms
- Vagus nerve: The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and interfaces with the parasympathetic control of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.
- Cough reflex: The cough reflex is a protective reflex mechanism that helps clear the airways of irritants and secretions.
- Friedrich Arnold: Friedrich Arnold was a German anatomist who first described the Arnold's Nerve Cough Reflex.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arnolds
- Wikipedia's article - Arnolds
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