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nerve root

initial segment of nerve

A continuation of the neuron projection bundle component of a nerve inside, crossing or immediately outside the central nervous system.

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Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name initial segment of nerve
FMA ID 5981

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nerve root?

A continuation of the neuron projection bundle component of a nerve inside, crossing or immediately outside the central nervous system.

What body system is the nerve root part of?

The nerve root is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the nerve root?

The Latin name for the nerve root is initial segment of nerve.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:5981 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002211 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — nerve root Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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