Anatomy

Central Pattern Generators

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

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Abstract

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

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6 entry terms
  • Central Pattern Generator
  • Generator, Central Pattern
  • Central Pattern Generator Neurons
  • Pacemaker Neurons
  • Neuron, Pacemaker
  • Pacemaker Neuron

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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2013

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  1. A08w.511w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Central Pattern Generators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D063226. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D063226
  2. Central Pattern Generators. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_pattern_generator
  3. Central Pattern Generators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1054066