Cerebral crus
Cerebral Crus
The Cerebral Crus (pronunciation: /sɪˈriːbrəl kruːs/), also known as the Crus Cerebri, is a significant part of the brain's anatomy. It is one of the main components of the cerebral peduncle, which is located in the midbrain region.
Etymology
The term "Cerebral Crus" originates from the Latin words 'cerebrum' meaning brain, and 'crus' meaning leg. This term is used to describe the 'leg' or 'stalk' of the brain, which connects the cerebrum to the brainstem.
Function
The Cerebral Crus contains large bundles of nerve fibers (also known as axons) that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. These nerve fibers are crucial for motor control, sensory perception, and cognitive functions.
Related Terms
- Cerebral peduncle: The larger structure that the Cerebral Crus is a part of.
- Midbrain: The region of the brain where the Cerebral Crus is located.
- Cerebrum: The largest part of the brain, connected to the brainstem by the Cerebral Crus.
- Brainstem: The lower part of the brain, connected to the spinal cord, which the Cerebral Crus connects to the cerebrum.
- Axon: The long thread-like part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral crus
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral crus
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