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What is another word for Ventral Root?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛntɹə͡l ɹˈuːt] (IPA)

The ventral root is a critical component of the spinal cord, responsible for transmitting efferent motor signals from the central nervous system to the rest of the body. There are several synonyms for the ventral root, including the motor root, anterior root, and efferent root. The term efferent root refers to the fact that these nerve fibers travel away from the central nervous system and toward the body's periphery. Motor root and anterior root both refer to the location of the ventral root in the spinal cord, which is on the front or ventral side. Understanding these synonyms is essential for studying the nervous system and related conditions.
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What are the hypernyms for Ventral root?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    body part, anatomical structure, Macro Extension, Musculoskeletal System Part, Nervous System Part, Neural Extension, anatomical feature.

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