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Myenteric Plexus MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Myenteric Plexus
Tree Number(s)
A08.800.050.050.500
A08.800.050.150.500
A08.800.800.060.500
Unique ID
D009197
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009197
Annotation
a neural network in the enteric nerv syst
Scope Note
One of two ganglionated neural networks which together form the ENTERIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus is located between the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of the gut. Its neurons project to the circular muscle, to other myenteric ganglia, to submucosal ganglia, or directly to the epithelium, and play an important role in regulating and patterning gut motility. (From FASEB J 1989;3:127-38)
Entry Term(s)
Auerbach's Plexus
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1993/06/18
Myenteric Plexus Preferred
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