columnae griseae medullae spinalis
- columnae griseae medullae spinalis
- [TA] gray columns of spinal cord: the three longitudinally oriented thickenings in the spinal cord (columnae anterior, posterior, and intermedia medullae spinalis), composed of the gray substance, and containing the nerve cell bodies. The columns are commonly referred to as cornua anterius, posterius, and laterale, respectively, because in transverse sections of the spinal cord they have the appearance of horns.
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columna anterior medullae spinalis — [TA] anterior column of spinal cord: the anterior portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord (see columnae griseae medullae spinalis); it contains neurons that innervate the skeletal muscles of the neck, trunk, and limbs. In transverse… … Medical dictionary
columna intermedia medullae spinalis — [TA] intermediate column of spinal cord: the lateral portion of the gray matter of the spinal cord (see columnae griseae medullae spinalis), extending from the second thoracic to the first lumbar segment of the spinal cord; in transverse section… … Medical dictionary
columna posterior medullae spinalis — [TA] posterior column of spinal cord: the posterior portion of the gray substance of the spinal cord (see columnae griseae medullae spinalis); it contains groups of motoneurons that extend the length of the cord and two groups that are limited to … Medical dictionary
cornu laterale medullae spinalis — [TA] lateral horn of spinal cord: the horn shaped configuration presented by the intermediate column of the spinal cord in transverse section. See also columnae griseae and columna intermedia medullae spinalis … Medical dictionary
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