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vagus motor neuron

Term ID
ZFA:0007126
Synonyms
  • vagus motor neurons
Definition
Motor neurons of cranial nerve X. In all vertebrates, vagus motor neurons are located in the most posterior segment of the hindbrain, rhombomere 8 (r8). In fish, these neurons innervate muscles to move the pharynx, gills, and pharyngeal teeth. 29225029
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
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