The Sensory Root of a Spinal Nerve is Also Referred

Question

The sensory root of a spinal nerve is also referred to as
A) anterior root.
B) dorsal root.
C) efferent root.
D) ventral root.
E) lateral root.

Accepted Answer

The sensory root of a spinal nerve is also referred to as the dorsal root, as it is located on the dorsal (back) side of the spinal cord and carries sensory information from the body to the spinal cord. The anterior root, ventral root, efferent root, and lateral root refer to other aspects of spinal nerves.