Oblique dendrite
Oblique dendrite is a type of dendrite found in neurons. It is one of the three types of dendrites, the others being basal dendrites and apical dendrites. Oblique dendrites are smaller branches that extend off the main dendritic trunk. They are named for their oblique angle to the main dendrite.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "oblique" comes from the Latin "obliquus", meaning "slanting, sideways, sloping". "Dendrite" comes from the Greek "dendron", meaning "tree". The term "oblique dendrite" thus refers to the dendrite's tree-like structure and its oblique angle to the main dendrite.
Structure and Function[edit | edit source]
Oblique dendrites are smaller branches that extend off the main dendritic trunk. They are typically shorter and thinner than the main dendrite. They serve as the primary sites for receiving synaptic input, which is then transmitted to the neuron's cell body. This makes them crucial for the neuron's function of transmitting electrical signals.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Neuron: The cell type in which oblique dendrites are found.
- Dendrite: The part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons.
- Basal dendrite: Another type of dendrite found in neurons.
- Apical dendrite: The third type of dendrite found in neurons.
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