Posterior Horn Cells

**Definition:** Neurons in the SPINAL CORD DORSAL HORN whose cell bodies and processes are confined entirely to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They receive collateral or direct terminations of dorsal root fibers. They send their axons either directly to ANTERIOR HORN CELLS or to the WHITE MATTER ascending and descending longitudinal fibers.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.854.697.500 - A08.675.650.675 - A11.671.650.675

**Synonyms:** - Dorsal Horn Cells - Dorsal Horn Neurons - Neurons, Dorsal Horn - Neurons, Posterior Horn