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anterior horn [an¦tir·ē·ər ′hȯrn] (neuroscience) The ventral column of gray matter in the spinal cord containing the cell bodies of motor (efferent) neurons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Medial-system pathways project bilaterally, via ventral columns, to ventromedial regions of the ventral horn where motoneurons for axial and proximal muscles are located. [9-13] Most radicular arteries are small and supply only the nerve roots; however, some radicular arteries may supply the superficial parts of the gray matter in the dorsal and ventral horns and spinal cord. |
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