Anterior funiculus
Anterior Funiculus
The Anterior Funiculus (pronounced: an-TEER-ee-or fyoo-NIK-yoo-lus) is a term used in the field of neuroanatomy to describe a specific part of the spinal cord.
Etymology
The term "Anterior Funiculus" is derived from Latin, where "anterior" means "front" and "funiculus" means "small cord".
Definition
The Anterior Funiculus is the white matter of the spinal cord that lies between the anterior median fissure and the most lateral of the anterior nerve roots. It contains ascending and descending nerve fibers that transmit signals to and from the brain.
Related Terms
- Posterior Funiculus: The posterior part of the white matter of the spinal cord, lying between the posterior median sulcus and the most lateral of the posterior nerve roots.
- Lateral Funiculus: The lateral part of the white matter of the spinal cord, lying on either side of the spinal cord, between the anterior and posterior nerve roots.
- Anterior Median Fissure: A longitudinal groove along the anterior midline of the spinal cord.
- Anterior Nerve Roots: The efferent motor root of a spinal nerve which emerges from the anterior aspect of the spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior funiculus
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior funiculus
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