substantia gelatinosa

central gelatinous substance of spinal cord

Gelatinous-appearing material in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, consisting chiefly of Golgi type II neurons and some larger nerve cells, corresponding to Rexed lamina II.

Type	Nerve
Latin Name	central gelatinous substance of spinal cord
FMA ID	68863

Sub-structures

substantia gelatinosa of cervical spinal cord dorsal horn Organ substantia gelatinosa of lumbar spinal cord dorsal horn Organ substantia gelatinosa of thoracic spinal cord dorsal horn Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the substantia gelatinosa?

Gelatinous-appearing material in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, consisting chiefly of Golgi type II neurons and some larger nerve cells, corresponding to Rexed lamina II.

What is the Latin name for the substantia gelatinosa?

The Latin name for the substantia gelatinosa is central gelatinous substance of spinal cord.

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