pyramidal neuron

Term ID

CL:0000598

Synonyms

• projection neuron
• pyramidal cell
• pyramidal neuron

Definition

Pyramidal neurons have a pyramid-shaped soma with the apex and an apical dendrite pointed toward the pial surface and other dendrites and an axon emerging from the base. The axons may have local collaterals but also project outside their region. Pyramidal neurons are found in the cerebral cortex, the hippocampus, and the amygdala. A08.186.211.577.405.700

References

• BTO:0003102
• FMA:67310
• FMA:86775
• NIFSTD:sao862606388

Ontology

Cell Ontology