Leukodystrophy causes a disruption to the myelin covering that protects nerves.

The gel coats the painful area to protect exposed nerves from irritation and pain.

The collarbone also protects nerves and blood vessels from the neck to the shoulder.

The spinal rod protected increasingly important nerves, for coordination had become essential; then the gristle hardened into cartilage and then into bone.

It is a disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks the sheath of myelin that protects nerves and ultimately blocks the ability of nerves to send messages to muscles.

Experts continue to debate whether rasagiline and selegiline may protect dopamine-producing nerves in the brain and slow the progression of the disease.

It occupies the interval between the pectoralis minor and subclavius, and protects the axillary vessels and nerves.

Scientists have learned in recent years that the myelin, the insulation that protects nerves when they are intact, may be part of the problem.

They also have skid-like bones underneath their tails, which would have protected delicate nerves and blood vessels when their tales were resting on the ground.

Some work by protecting nerves from damage.