Myenteric Plexus
Description
  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)
Synonyms
  Auerbach's Plexus
Auerbach Plexus
Auerbachs Plexus
Plexus, Auerbach's
Plexus, Myenteric
Parents
  Autonomic Pathways
Enteric Nervous System
Experts
  Ann Ouyang
Helena F. Wrzos
Tree Numbers
  A08.800.050.050.500
A08.800.050.150.500
A08.800.800.060.500
MeSH ID
  D009197

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