Efferent Pathways
| Definition: |
Nerve structures through which impulses are conducted from a nerve center toward a peripheral site. Such impulses are conducted via efferent neurons (NEURONS, EFFFERENT), such as MOTOR NEURONS, autonomic neurons, and hypophyseal neurons. |
| Notes: |
coord NIM with origin (IM) + termination (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Motor Pathways |
| Previously Indexed: |
Neurons, Efferent (1969-1975),specific central nervous system heading |
Efferent Pathways Definitions and Terms
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