brain white matter

brain white matter of neuraxis

The regions of the brain that are largely or entirely composed of myelinated nerve cell axons and contain few or no neural cell bodies or dendrites.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure white matter
Latin Name brain white matter of neuraxis

Sub-structures

brainstem white matter Organ supraoptic tract Organ white matter of forebrain Organ white matter of hindbrain Organ white matter of midbrain Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the brain white matter?
The regions of the brain that are largely or entirely composed of myelinated nerve cell axons and contain few or no neural cell bodies or dendrites.
What body system is the brain white matter part of?
The brain white matter is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the brain white matter?
The Latin name for the brain white matter is brain white matter of neuraxis.

Related Structures

accessory nucleus of optic tract nuclei accessorii tractus optici accessory pretectal nucleus APN aggregate regional part of brain set of nuclei of neuraxis alar plate midbrain amiculum of dentate nucleus amiculum nuclei dentati amiculum of inferior olive ami ampulla caudalis ansa peduncularis ansa peduncularis in thalamo

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.