accessory nerve maturation

Term ID

GO:0021606

Synonyms

• CN XI maturation
• spinal accessory nerve maturation

Definition

A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for the accessory nerve to attain its fully functional state. The spinal branch of this motor nerve innervates the trapezius and the sternocleidomastoid muscles. The cranial branch joins the vagus nerve and innervates the same targets as the vagus nerve. 0838580343

References

Ontology

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