gray commissure

The term gray commissure refers to the bridge of gray matter that contains the central canal of the spinal cord and connects the gray columns on either side of the spinal cord ( Carpenter-1983 ). It is found in the human, macaque, rat and mouse ( NeuroNames ). Updated 30 Apr 2025.

Also known as: Commissura grisea, gray commissure, central intermediate substance of spinal cord, Substantia (grisea) intermedia centralis

NeuroNames ID: 1665

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Name
Source
English
central intermediate substance of spinal cord
Dorland-2004
English
gray commissure
Carpenter-1983
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Equivalent By Human Macaque Rat Mouse
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Organism
Their Name
Source
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
central intermediate substance of spinal cord
Dorland-2004
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Commissura grisea
Schiebler-1999
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
gray commissure
Carpenter-1983
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Substantia (grisea) intermedia centralis
Nomina-1983
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