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ventral nerve cord

ventral cord

The pair of closely united ventral longitudinal nerves with their segmental ganglia that is characteristic of many elongate invertebrates (as earthworms)[BTO]. A large process bundle that runs along the vental mid-line extending from the ventral region of the nerve ring[WB]. The ventral cord is one of the distinguishing traits of the central nervous system of all arthropods (such as insects, crustaceans and arachnids) as well as many other invertebrates, such as the annelid worms[GO].

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Type Bone
Parent Structure primary nerve cord
Latin Name ventral cord

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ventral nerve cord?

The pair of closely united ventral longitudinal nerves with their segmental ganglia that is characteristic of many elongate invertebrates (as earthworms)[BTO]. A large process bundle that runs along the vental mid-line extending from the ventral region of the nerve ring[WB]. The ventral cord is one

What is the Latin name for the ventral nerve cord?

The Latin name for the ventral nerve cord is ventral cord.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0000934 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — ventral nerve cord Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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