neural decussation

chiasm

Nerve fibers crossing the midline of the neuraxis relative to their point of origin, on a course to from one level of the nervous system to another. (CUMBO, Heimer, L. The Human Brain, 2nd ed., 1995, pg 6).

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name chiasm
FMA ID 83858

Sub-structures

decussation of medial lemniscus Nerve decussation of superior cerebellar peduncle Nerve decussation of trochlear nerve Nerve ventral tegmental decussation Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neural decussation?
Nerve fibers crossing the midline of the neuraxis relative to their point of origin, on a course to from one level of the nervous system to another. (CUMBO, Heimer, L. The Human Brain, 2nd ed., 1995, pg 6).
What body system is the neural decussation part of?
The neural decussation is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the neural decussation?
The Latin name for the neural decussation is chiasm.

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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