The _______ contains the phrenic nerve, sends impulses to the neck and the shoulders, and receives information from the back of the head, neck, shoulders, and upper chest.

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The description given matches the characteristics of the cervical plexus, which is located in the cervical region of the spine and innervates the neck and upper shoulder region. The phrenic nerve is a major nerve within this plexus, which supplies the diaphragm, and helps with breathing. The lumbar and sacral plexuses are located in the lower back and pelvis region and innervate the lower limbs. The brachial plexus is located in the upper shoulder region and innervates the upper limb. So, options A, B, and D are not the best choices.

The _______ Contains the Phrenic Nerve, Sends Impulses to the Neck