central pattern generators

Preferred Label : central pattern generators;

MeSH definition : Networks of nerve cells that control the firing patterns of MOTOR NEURONS to produce rhythmic movements such as MASTICATION; WALKING; SWIMMING; RESPIRATION; and PERISTALSIS.;

MeSH synonym : central pattern generator; generator, central pattern;

CISMeF synonym : generators, central pattern; pattern generator, central; pattern generators, central;

Related MeSH term : central pattern generator neurons; Pacemaker Neurons; Neuron, Pacemaker; Pacemaker Neuron;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central pattern generators;

Details

Origin ID

D063226;

UMLS CUI

C0598031;

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Record concept(s)
- central pattern generator neurons [MeSH concept]
- central pattern generators [MeSH concept]
See also
- Commissural Interneurons [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Body Location or Region [UMLS semantic type]

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