spinal cord alar plate

alar column spinal cord

The region of the mantle layer of the neural tube that lies dorsal to the sulcus limitans and contains primarily sensory neurons and interneurons involved in communication of sensory impulses; the alar plate develops into the dorsal horn in the grey matter of the spinal cord.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure neural tube alar plate
Latin Name alar column spinal cord

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the spinal cord alar plate?
The region of the mantle layer of the neural tube that lies dorsal to the sulcus limitans and contains primarily sensory neurons and interneurons involved in communication of sensory impulses; the alar plate develops into the dorsal horn in the grey matter of the spinal cord.
What body system is the spinal cord alar plate part of?
The spinal cord alar plate is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the spinal cord alar plate?
The Latin name for the spinal cord alar plate is alar column spinal cord.

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