Anatomy

Dendritic Spines

Spiny processes on DENDRITES, each of which receives excitatory input from one nerve ending (NERVE ENDINGS). They are commonly found on PURKINJE CELLS and PYRAMIDAL CELLS.

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Abstract

Spiny processes on DENDRITES, each of which receives excitatory input from one nerve ending (NERVE ENDINGS). They are commonly found on PURKINJE CELLS and PYRAMIDAL CELLS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Dendritic Spine
  • Spine, Dendritic
  • Spines, Dendritic

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Dendrites (1973-2004)

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  1. A08w.675w.256w.200w
  2. A11w.284w.180.225w.169w
  3. A11w.671w.240w.169w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dendritic Spines. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D049229. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D049229
  2. Dendritic Spines. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendritic_spine
  3. Dendritic Spines. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q902079