Innervate
Innervate
Innervate (pronounced: /ˈɪnərveɪt/) is a term used in medicine and biology to describe the supply of nerves to a particular body part or organ. The term is derived from the Latin words 'in' meaning 'into' and 'nervus' meaning 'nerve'.
Etymology
The term 'innervate' is derived from the Latin 'innervare' which means 'to furnish with nerves'. It is composed of two parts: 'in-' which means 'into' and 'nervus' which means 'nerve'. The term was first used in the English language in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another.
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Synapse: The junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Innervate
- Wikipedia's article - Innervate
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