Commissural fibers

Commissural fibers

Infobox Brain
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Latin = f. commissuralis
GraySubject = 189
GrayPage = 843


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BrainInfoType = ancil
BrainInfoNumber = 221
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DorlandsPre = f_05
DorlandsSuf = 12361896
The commissural fibers or transverse fibers connect the two hemispheres of the brain. They include:
* the transverse fibers of the corpus callosum
* the anterior commissure
* the posterior commissure
* the lyra or hippocampal commissure.

External links

* [http://www.debratylermedart.com/medillus_webimages/commisuralfiberswebcopy.jpgDiagram at debratylermedart.com]


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