Term Name: neural decussation
Synonyms: chiasm, chiasma, decussation, neuraxis chiasm, neuraxis chiasma
Definition: Nerve fibers crossing the midline of the neuraxis relative to their point of origin, on a course to from one level of the nervous system to another. (CUMBO, Heimer, L. The Human Brain, 2nd ed., 1995, pg 6)
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0007418]

Relationships
is part of: white matter
is a type of: central nervous system cell part cluster neuron projection bundle
has subtype: decussation of diencephalon decussation of medial lemniscus decussation of superior cerebellar peduncle decussation of trochlear nerve dorsal tegmental decussation optic chiasma pyramidal decussation ventral tegmental decussation