myenteric nerve plexus

Auberbach plexus

One of two ganglionated neural networks which together form the enteric nervous system. The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus is located between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gut. Its neurons project to the circular muscle, to other myenteric ganglia, to submucosal ganglia, or directly to the epithelium, and play an important role in regulating and patterning gut motility.

Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal enteric plexus
Nombre latino Auberbach plexus
FMA ID 63252

Subestructuras

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Preguntas frecuentes

What is the myenteric nerve plexus?
One of two ganglionated neural networks which together form the enteric nervous system. The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus is located between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gut. Its neurons project to the circular muscle, to other myenteric ganglia, to submucosal ganglia, or direc
What is the Latin name for the myenteric nerve plexus?
The Latin name for the myenteric nerve plexus is Auberbach plexus.

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