nerve trunk

peripheral nerve trunk

A nerve structure (nerve trunk) that transmits electrical signals between the central nervous system and peripheral structures.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name peripheral nerve trunk
FMA ID 14383

Sub-structures

axillary nerve trunk Nerve spinal nerve trunk Nerve sympathetic nerve trunk Nerve trunk of sciatic nerve Nerve vagus X nerve trunk Nerve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nerve trunk?
A nerve structure (nerve trunk) that transmits electrical signals between the central nervous system and peripheral structures.
What body system is the nerve trunk part of?
The nerve trunk is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the nerve trunk?
The Latin name for the nerve trunk is peripheral nerve trunk.

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.