Term Name: | communicating branch of spinal nerve |
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Synonyms: | rami communicantes, rami communicantes of spinal nerve |
Definition: | Rami communicans (plural rami communicantes) is the term used for a nerve which connects two other nerves. When used without further definition, it almost always refers to a communicating branch between a spinal nerve and the sympathetic trunk. More specifically, it usually refers to one of the following: Gray ramus communicans White ramus communicans |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0017642] |