The lateral gray horn is a structure found in the spinal cord, specifically in the gray matter of the thoracic and upper lumbar regions. It contains neuronal cell bodies that are part of the autonomic nervous system, primarily responsible for processing and relaying autonomic functions, such as sympathetic nervous system activities. The lateral gray horn plays a crucial role in regulating involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.
The anterior gray horn of the spinal cord is primarily associated with motor functions. It contains motor neurons that send signals to skeletal muscles, facilitating voluntary movement. In contrast, the posterior gray horn is involved in sensory processing.
Dendrites and cell bodies of sympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord gray matter, specifically in the intermediolateral cell column (IML) between T1 and L2 segments.
The lateral ventricles extend into the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. The frontal horn extends into the frontal lobe, the body extends into the parietal lobe, the atrium extends into the occipital lobe, and the temporal horn extends into the temporal lobe.
The thalamus and hypothalamus are regions of gray matter that form the lateral walls of the third ventricle in the brain. They are important for relaying sensory information and regulating various functions such as hormone secretion, sleep, and temperature control.
Yes, a viral disease that destroys the neuron cell bodies in the anterior gray horn of the spinal cord can lead to muscle weakness or paralysis. The anterior gray horn is responsible for sending signals to the muscles, and if these neurons are destroyed, the muscles will not receive the necessary signals to contract properly, resulting in weakness or paralysis.
Congenital dilatation of posterior horn
Several diseases attack the motor neurons that have cell bodies located in the anterior horn of the spinal column namely: amyotropic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophies, primary lateral sclerosis, and Kennedy's disease (see the linked article for more detail).
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The anterior gray horn of the spinal cord is primarily associated with motor functions. It contains motor neurons that send signals to skeletal muscles, facilitating voluntary movement. In contrast, the posterior gray horn is involved in sensory processing.
The neurons located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord are primarily sympathetic preganglionic neurons. These neurons are involved in the autonomic nervous system and play a crucial role in the body's fight-or-flight response. The lateral horn is most prominent in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions of the spinal cord, where it facilitates communication between the central nervous system and the sympathetic ganglia.
Dendrites and cell bodies of sympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord gray matter, specifically in the intermediolateral cell column (IML) between T1 and L2 segments.
nuclei of the posterior horn (sensory) = substantia gelatinosa of Rolandi + Nucleus proprius + Clark's dorsal nucleusnuclei of the anterior horn (motor) = 2 medial + 1 central + 2 lateral groupsnuclei of the lateral horn (autonomic) = sympathetic (T1-L2/L3) + parasympathetic (S2-S4)
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The lateral ventricles are made up of multiple non-discrete sections, including anterior, posterior and temporal horns. The atria are an area in the posterior horn.
Robert C Horn has written: 'How will they know if I'm dead?' -- subject(s): Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Patients, Biography