branchiomotor neuron axon guidance

Term ID

GO:0021785

Synonyms

BMN axon guidance
branchial motor axon guidance
special visceral motor neuron axon guidance

Definition

The process in which a branchiomotor neuron growth cone is directed to a specific target site. Branchiomotor neurons are located in the hindbrain and innervate branchial arch-derived muscles that control jaw movements, facial expression, the larynx, and the pharynx. 14699587

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: chemoattraction of branchiomotor axon chemorepulsion of branchiomotor axon

chemoattraction of branchiomotor axon chemorepulsion of branchiomotor axon Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: motor neuron axon guidance

motor neuron axon guidance Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: branchiomotor neuron axon guidance in branchial arch mesenchyme branchiomotor neuron axon guidance in neural tube

branchiomotor neuron axon guidance in branchial arch mesenchyme branchiomotor neuron axon guidance in neural tube Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes