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Posterior gray commissure

Commissura grisea posterior

  • Synonym: Dorsal gray commissure
  • Related terms: Posterior grey commissure; Posterior grey commissure; Dorsal grey commissure

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The posterior gray commissure is a component of spinal area X (also known as the central intermediate substance). It is located posterior to the central canal of the spinal cord. It serves to interconnect the dorsal horns of gray matter on the right and left sides of the spinal cord.

Together with the anterior gray commissure, the posterior gray commissure forms the central intermediate substance (spinal area X). Laterally, this region transitions into the lateral intermediate substance of the spinal cord.

References

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