The ________ nerve,which arises in the cervical plexus,innervates the diaphragm.
A)ansa cervicalis
B)lesser occipital
C)radial
D)phrenic
E)sciatic

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The phrenic nerve arises from the cervical plexus and is responsible for innervating the diaphragm, which is the main muscle responsible for breathing. The other nerves listed (ansa cervicalis, lesser occipital, radial, and sciatic) do not innervate the diaphragm.

The ________ Nerve,which Arises in the Cervical Plexus,innervates the Diaphragm