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communicating branch of spinal nerve

Term ID
UBERON:0017642
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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rami_communicans
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