I don't consider myself to be very knowledgeable about medical terms, so I was surprised when I got the answer to the clue "type of nerve" right away. I only recently learned about this particular nerve; otherwise I would have had a hard time solving this clue from the LA Times Mini Crossword.

The correct answer to this question may be a word you don't know at all, unless you're familiar with the different nerves that make up the human body. We've got everything you need to know to arrive at the correct answer for the clue "type of nerve."

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