Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Define: Afferent
A
Going towards
2
Q
Define: Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
3
Q
Define: Decussation
A
Crossing over to the other side
4
Q
Define: Efferent
A
Going away from
5
Q
Define: Fasciculus
A
A group of axons
6
Q
Define: Foramen
A
An opening
7
Q
Define: Ganglion
A
A collection of neuronal cell bodies outside the CNS
8
Q
Define: Ispsilateral
A
On the same side
9
Q
Define: Lamina
A
A thin layer
10
Q
Define: Nucleus
A
A collection of neuronal cell bodies within the CNS
11
Q
Define: Plexus
A
An interweaving network of nerve fibres
12
Q
Define: Tract
A
A group of axons having a similar origin/destination
