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Anterior Horn.
Anterior Horn - as a noun
One of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes ventrally from the spinal cord and that consists of motor fibers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anterior rootventral hornventral rootExample Sentences
"The anterior horn of the spinal cord contains motor neurons."
"Damage to the anterior horn can result in paralysis."
"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects the anterior horn cells."
"The anterior horn is responsible for transmitting signals to skeletal muscles."
"In anterior horn syndrome, weakness and atrophy occur in certain muscles."
