white matter
CNS tract/commissure
Neural tissue consisting of myelinated axons connecting grey matter areas of the central nervous system.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | central nervous system cell part cluster |
| Latin Name | CNS tract/commissure |
| FMA ID | 83929 |
Sub-structures
amiculum
Nerve
brainstem and spinal white matter
Organ
brain white matter
Nerve
endohypothalamic tract
Organ
lateral forebrain bundle
Organ
medial longitudinal catecholaminergic tract
Organ
peduncle of neuraxis
Organ
periventricular white matter
Organ
preopticohypothalamic tract
Organ
rostral cerebellar tract
Organ
rostral mesencephalo-cerebellar tract
Organ
stria of neuraxis
Organ
white matter of cerebellum
Organ
white matter of spinal cord
Nerve
white matter radiation
Organ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the white matter?
Neural tissue consisting of myelinated axons connecting grey matter areas of the central nervous system.
What body system is the white matter part of?
The white matter is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the white matter?
The Latin name for the white matter is CNS tract/commissure.
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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