phrenic nucleus
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The term phrenic nucleus refers to a group of nerve cells located centrally in the anterior gray column of the third to seventh cervical segments of the spinal cord ( Dorland-2004 ). Functionally it belongs to the somatic motoneuron pools of the subcortical motor system ( Swanson-2004 ).

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 2004


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