intermediolateral nucleus

intermediolateral nucleus of spinal cord

The intermediolateral nucleus is a region of gray matter found in Rexed lamina VII of the spinal column. Rexed Lamina VII contains several well defined nuclei including the nucleus dorsalis, the intermediolateral cell column (lateral gray horn), and the sacral autonomic nucleus. It extends from the first thoracic through the third lumbar segment, and contains the autonomic motor neurons that give rise to the preganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system. [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of spinal cord
Latin Name intermediolateral nucleus of spinal cord
FMA ID 73915

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What is the intermediolateral nucleus?
The intermediolateral nucleus is a region of gray matter found in Rexed lamina VII of the spinal column. Rexed Lamina VII contains several well defined nuclei including the nucleus dorsalis, the intermediolateral cell column (lateral gray horn), and the sacral autonomic nucleus. It extends from the
What is the Latin name for the intermediolateral nucleus?
The Latin name for the intermediolateral nucleus is intermediolateral nucleus of spinal cord.

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