ventral cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron

Term ID

ZFA:0007121

Synonyms

• KA 2
• ventral CSF-cN
• ventral CSF-cNs

Definition

A cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron that originates form p3 progenitor domain. The apical extension of ventral CSF-cNs are more compact than that of dorsal CSF-cNs. Ventral CSF-cNs synapse with CaP motor neurons and project onto CoPA sensory interneurons. Ventral CSF-cNs respond to longitudinal contractions of the spinal cord. Frequently called KA" neurons. (1)

Appears at

Segmentation:1-4 somites (10.33h-11.66h)

Evident until

Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)

References

Ontology

Anatomy Ontology