Decussates

Definition

In anatomy and physiology, decussation refers to the crossing over of nerve fibers from one side of the central nervous system to the other. This phenomenon is crucial for the processing and integration of sensory and motor information between the brain and the rest of the body.

Related terms

Somatic Nervous System:

The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through action on skeletal muscles.

Central Nervous System (CNS): Comprises the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main processing center for the entire nervous system.

Sensory Neurons: Neurons responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses