Vasa nervorum

Not to be confused with Vascular nerves, (nervi vasorum) the nerves innervating arteries and veins.

Vasa nervorum are small arteries that provide blood supply to peripheral nerves, specifically to the interior parts of nerves, and their coverings.

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