area postrema
AP
A small, rounded eminence on each side of the fourth ventricle, which receives nerve fibers from the solitary nucleus , spinal cord, and adjacent areas of the medulla. The area postrema lies outside the blood-brain barrier and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.
| Type | Nerve |
| Système corporel | Nervous |
| Nom latin | AP |
| FMA ID | 72607 |
Questions fréquentes
What is the area postrema?
A small, rounded eminence on each side of the fourth ventricle, which receives nerve fibers from the solitary nucleus , spinal cord, and adjacent areas of the medulla. The area postrema lies outside the blood-brain barrier and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.
What body system is the area postrema part of?
The area postrema is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the area postrema?
The Latin name for the area postrema is AP.
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posterior recess
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cerebrospinal axis
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