Dorsal cutaneous branches
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The dorsal cutaneous branches are nerve branches that supply the skin
of dorsal part of torso
. The rest of the torso is innervated by the lateral and ventral cutaneous branches
.
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
of dorsal part of torso
Torso
Trunk or torso is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies from which extend the neck and limbs. The trunk includes the thorax and abdomen.-Major organs:...
. The rest of the torso is innervated by the lateral and ventral cutaneous branches
Ventral cutaneous branches
The ventral cutaneous branches are nerve branches that supply the skin of ventral part of torso. The rest of the torso is innervated by the lateral and dorsal cutaneous branches....
.