Mesh term Posterior Horn Cells
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Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Description
Neurons in the SPINAL CORD DORSAL HORN whose cell bodies and processes are confined entirely to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They receive collateral or direct terminations of dorsal root fibers. They send their axons either directly to ANTERIOR HORN CELLS or to the WHITE MATTER ascending and descending longitudinal fibers.Browse to child terms:
Substantia Gelatinosa
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