communicating branch of spinal nerve

rami communicantes

Rami communicans (plural rami communicantes) is the term used for a nerve which connects two other nerves. When used without further definition, it almost always refers to a communicating branch between a spinal nerve and the sympathetic trunk. More specifically, it usually refers to one of the following: Gray ramus communicans White ramus communicans.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure nerve
Latin Name rami communicantes
FMA ID 5874

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the communicating branch of spinal nerve?
Rami communicans (plural rami communicantes) is the term used for a nerve which connects two other nerves. When used without further definition, it almost always refers to a communicating branch between a spinal nerve and the sympathetic trunk. More specifically, it usually refers to one of the foll
What body system is the communicating branch of spinal nerve part of?
The communicating branch of spinal nerve is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the communicating branch of spinal nerve?
The Latin name for the communicating branch of spinal nerve is rami communicantes.

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