{"id":9447,"date":"2026-01-11T05:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T04:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/?page_id=9447"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T06:45:02","slug":"nerve-anatomy-simply-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/nerve-anatomy-simply-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Nerve Anatomy \u2014 Simply Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"line-height:1.35; margin:0 0 18px 0;\">\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Author:<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cv-en\/\" \n       style=\"color:#004a80; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\"\n       onmouseover=\"this.style.textDecoration='underline';\"\n       onmouseout=\"this.style.textDecoration='none';\">\n       Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD\n    <\/a>\n    \u2014 Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Specialized Experience:<\/span>\n    30 years of clinical expertise in neurosurgery\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Last medically reviewed:<\/span>\n    January 7, 2026\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Nerves?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nerves are cable-like structures that connect the brain and spinal cord with the rest of the body.<br>Their role is to <strong>carry electrical signals<\/strong> that allow us to feel sensations, move muscles, and regulate automatic body functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cranial and somatic nerves\" class=\"wp-image-6893\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500114442664225;width:506px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Neuralgia-Hub-Page.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Cranial and somatic nerves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Types of Nerves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Somatic Nerves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Somatic nerves control <strong>conscious sensation and voluntary movement<\/strong>.<br>They are anatomically well defined and easier to localize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are divided into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cranial nerves<\/strong> \u2013 arise directly from the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spinal nerves<\/strong> \u2013 arise from the spinal cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Autonomic (Vegetative) Nerves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autonomic nerves control <strong>involuntary functions<\/strong>, such as heart rate, digestion, blood pressure, sweating, and organ activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are divided into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sympathetic nerves<\/strong> \u2013 activate the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parasympathetic nerves<\/strong> \u2013 activate the \u201crest and digest\u201d response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functional Types of Somatic Nerves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Somatic nerves can be classified by function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory (Afferent) Nerves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They carry information <strong>from the body to the brain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They transmit sensations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position of joints and muscles (proprioception)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motor (Efferent) Nerves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They carry signals <strong>from the brain and spinal cord to muscles<\/strong>, allowing voluntary movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mixed Nerves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most peripheral nerves are <strong>mixed nerves<\/strong>, containing both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sensory fibers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>motor fibers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means they control both sensation and movement in the same body region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nerve-structure\">Basic Structure of a Nerve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fundamental unit of a nerve is the <strong>nerve fiber (axon)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each nerve fiber consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an <strong>axon<\/strong> (the conducting core)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a surrounding <strong>protective tube<\/strong> that supports and insulates it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tube is formed by specialized cells:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schwann cells<\/strong> (in the peripheral nervous system). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the peripheral nervous system, Schwann cells form a protective sheath around the axon known as the myelin sheath.<br>Some nerve fibers are covered by thick myelin layers, allowing fast signal transmission.<br>Others have little or no myelin and conduct signals more slowly.<br>This difference explains why pain, temperature, movement, and touch are perceived differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Nerve Fibers Are Organized<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nerve fibers are grouped in several levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual nerve fibers are wrapped by <strong>endoneurium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groups of fibers form bundles called <strong>fascicles<\/strong>, surrounded by <strong>perineurium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple fascicles together form a nerve, enclosed by <strong>epineurium<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This layered structure protects the nerve and allows it to tolerate limited stretching and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/presek-nerva.jpg\" alt=\"Nerve cross-section: The green dots represent nerve fibers. They are surrounded by the myelin sheath (orange). Groups of fibers form bundles called fascicles, surrounded by perineurium (light green). Blood vessels that nourish the nerve run between these bundles. Multiple fascicles together form a nerve, enclosed by\u00a0epineurium (dark green)\" class=\"wp-image-222\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.44970763107464;width:751px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/presek-nerva.jpg 461w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/presek-nerva-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Nerve cross-section \u2014 The green dots represent nerve fibers. They are surrounded by the myelin sheath (orange). Groups of fibers form bundles called fascicles, which are surrounded by the perineurium (light green). Blood vessels that nourish the nerve run between these bundles. Multiple fascicles together form a nerve, enclosed by the epineurium (dark green).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Nerve Structure Matters for Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If only the <strong>nerve fiber (axon)<\/strong> is damaged, but the surrounding tube remains intact, the nerve often has a <strong>chance to recover without surgery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if the <strong>protective tube is damaged or destroyed<\/strong>, recovery becomes difficult or impossible without surgical repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when the nerve structure is preserved, recovery may fail if the nerve becomes compressed later by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>scar tissue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bone, disc, or ligament pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why <strong>nerve compression<\/strong> can cause persistent or worsening symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Nerves Originate in the Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal Nerve Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nerves begin as <strong>nerve roots<\/strong> emerging from the spinal cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each spinal nerve is formed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a sensory root (dorsal) with dorsal root ganglion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a motor root (ventral)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These roots join to form a <strong>spinal nerve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plexuses and Peripheral Nerves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many regions, spinal nerves <strong>intertwine and form plexuses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From these plexuses, peripheral nerves arise and travel to the limbs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cervical plexus<\/strong> \u2013 neck and upper shoulder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brachial plexus<\/strong> \u2013 shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lumbar plexus<\/strong> \u2013 front of the thigh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sacral plexus<\/strong> \u2013 pelvis, buttock, leg, and foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nerve-plexus.jpg\" alt=\"Nerve plexuses in the body and the nerves that emerge from them.\" class=\"wp-image-9460\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2404116291549607;width:863px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nerve-plexus.jpg 614w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nerve-plexus-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nerve-plexus-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Nerve plexuses in the body and the nerves that emerge from them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intercostal Nerves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike limb nerves, <strong>intercostal nerves do not form plexuses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They run directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>from the thoracic spine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>along each rib<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>around the chest wall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They supply sensation and muscle control to the chest and upper abdominal wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intercostal-Neuralgia-2.jpg\" alt=\"Anatomy of the Intercostal Nerve. Chronic irritation or damage to this nerve can lead to intercostal neuralgia.\" class=\"wp-image-6852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intercostal-Neuralgia-2.jpg 853w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intercostal-Neuralgia-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intercostal-Neuralgia-2-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intercostal-Neuralgia-2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Anatomy of the Intercostal Nerve. Chronic irritation or damage to this nerve can lead to intercostal neuralgia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Nerves of the Upper Limb (Basic Overview)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Median nerve<\/strong> \u2013 sensation in the thumb, index, middle finger; controls fine hand movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ulnar nerve<\/strong> \u2013 sensation in the little finger and part of the ring finger; controls grip strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radial nerve<\/strong> \u2013 controls wrist and finger extension; sensation on the back of the hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arm-nerves-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arm nerves- Median, Ulnar, Radial nerves\" class=\"wp-image-9452\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.533368057816264;width:688px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arm-nerves-1.jpg 368w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arm-nerves-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arm-nerves-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Arm nerves- Median, Ulnar, Radial nerves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Nerves of the Lower Limb (Basic Overview)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Femoral nerve<\/strong> \u2013 controls knee extension; sensation in the front of the thigh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obturator nerve<\/strong> \u2013 controls thigh adduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sciatic nerve<\/strong> \u2013 the largest nerve in the body; supplies most of the leg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tibial nerve<\/strong> \u2013 controls foot push-off and plantar sensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peroneal (fibular) nerve<\/strong> \u2013 controls foot lifting and toe extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leg-nerves.jpg\" alt=\"Leg nerves \u2014 Femoral, Obturator, Sciatic, Tibial, and Peroneal nerves.\" class=\"wp-image-9450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0369984567901234;width:733px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leg-nerves.jpg 420w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leg-nerves-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leg-nerves-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Leg nerves \u2014 Femoral, Obturator, Sciatic, Tibial, and Peroneal nerves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"nerve-anatomy-related\">\n  <p>\n    Understanding nerve anatomy can help patients better understand the following conditions:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/lumbar-disc-herniation-and-sciatica\/\">Lumbar Disc Herniation and Sciatica<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cervical-disc-herniation-radiculopathy\/\">Cervical Disc Herniation and Radiculopathy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cervical-sprain-whiplash-injury\/\">Cervical Sprain (Whiplash Injury)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/low-back-pain-different-causes-different-treatments\/\">Low Back Pain<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/neck-pain-different-causes-different-treatments\/\">Neck Pain<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/chronic-pain-after-lumbar-discectomy\/\">Chronic Pain After Lumbar Discectomy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/tarlov-cysts-and-pain-second-opinion\/\">Tarlov Cysts<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/pudendal-neuralgia-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/\">Pudendal Neuralgia<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/intercostal-neuralgia\/\">Intercostal Neuralgia<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/occipital-neuralgia-and-occipital-headache\/\">Occipital Neuralgia<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/polyneuropathy-and-local-painful-syndromes\/\">Polyneuropathy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/postsurgical-pain-syndromes\/\">Postsurgical Pain Syndromes<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peripheral nerves can be <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/peripheral-nerve-injury\/\">injured<\/a> or damaged by pressure along their path (<strong>entrapment syndrome<\/strong>), such as <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/\">carpal tunnel syndrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cubital-tunnel-syndrome-ulnar-nerve\/\">cubital tunnel syndrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/guyon-canal-syndrome\/\">Guyon canal syndrome,<\/a> peroneal nerve compression, meralgia paresthetica, and thoracic outlet syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Pages in this hub\" class=\"hub-mini\"\n     style=\"background:#f4faff;border:1px solid #cce5ff;border-radius:8px;            padding:9px 11px;margin:14px 0;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;\">\n  <div style=\"font-weight:700;color:#005c99;margin:0 0 6px 0;font-size:14px;\">\n    Pages in this Hub\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;             display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/neuroanatomy-simply-explained\/\">Neuroanatomy \u2014 Hub<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/brain-anatomy-simply-explained\/\">Brain anatomy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/spine-anatomy-simple-explanation\/\">Spine anatomy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/nerve-anatomy-simply-explained\/\">Nerve anatomy<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cranial-nerves-simply-explained\/\">Cranial nerves<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cerebral-blood-circulation-simply-explained\/\">Cerebral circulation<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/ventricular-system-cerebrospinal-fluid-csf-simple-explanation\/\">Ventricular system &#038; CSF<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/subarachnoid-space-simply-explained\/\">Subarachnoid space<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/skull-anatomy-simple-explanation\/\">Skull anatomy<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  var here = location.pathname.replace(\/\\\/+$\/,'') + '\/';\n  document.querySelectorAll('nav.hub-mini a').forEach(function(a){\n    var ap = a.pathname.replace(\/\\\/+$\/,'') + '\/';\n    if (ap === here){\n      var span = document.createElement('span');\n      span.textContent = a.textContent;\n      span.setAttribute('aria-current','page');\n      span.style.fontWeight = '700';\n      span.style.color = '#005c99';\n      span.style.textDecoration = 'none';\n      a.replaceWith(span);\n    }\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD \u2014 Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist Specialized Experience: 30 years of clinical expertise in neurosurgery Last medically reviewed: January 7, 2026 What Are Nerves? Nerves are cable-like structures that connect the brain and spinal cord with the rest of the body.Their role is to carry electrical signals that allow [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"Nerve Anatomy \u2014 Simply Explained","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9447","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9447"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9447\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13635,"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9447\/revisions\/13635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}