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sensory nerve

afferent nerve

A nerve that transmits from sensory receptors on the surface of the body to the central nervous system.

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Type Nerve
Parent Structure nerve
Latin Name afferent nerve
FMA ID 5868

Sub-structures

mental nerve Muscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sensory nerve?

A nerve that transmits from sensory receptors on the surface of the body to the central nervous system.

What is the Latin name for the sensory nerve?

The Latin name for the sensory nerve is afferent nerve.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:5868 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001027 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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