neural decussation

Term ID

UBERON:0007418

Synonyms

chiasm
chiasma
decussation
neuraxis chiasm
neuraxis chiasma

Definition

Nerve fibers crossing the midline of the neuraxis relative to their point of origin, on a course to from one level of the nervous system to another. (CUMBO, Heimer, L. The Human Brain, 2nd ed., 1995, pg 6)

References

NCIT:C28351
nlx:144064

Ontology

Uberon Ontology

Relationships

is part of: white matter

white matter Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: central nervous system cell part cluster neuron projection bundle

central nervous system cell part cluster neuron projection bundle Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: decussation of diencephalon decussation of medial lemniscus decussation of superior cerebellar peduncle decussation of trochlear nerve dorsal tegmental decussation ... Show All 8 Terms

decussation of diencephalon decussation of medial lemniscus decussation of superior cerebellar peduncle decussation of trochlear nerve dorsal tegmental decussation optic chiasma pyramidal decussation ventral tegmental decussation Show first 5 Terms