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Posterior Root.
Posterior Root - as a noun
One of two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally from the spinal cord and that consists of sensory fibers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dorsal horndorsal rootposterior hornExample Sentences
"The posterior root transmits sensory information from the body to the spinal cord."
"Damage to the posterior root can result in loss of sensation in certain body parts."
"Sensory neurons carry signals from the skin to the posterior root ganglion."
"The posterior root ganglion contains cell bodies of sensory neurons."
"The posterior root emerges from the spinal cord and joins the posterior horn."
