Anatomy

Schaffer Collaterals

The main axon connection from the CA3 PYRAMIDAL CELL AREA to the CA1 PYRAMIDAL CELL AREA in the HIPPOCAMPUS. Schaffer collaterals are important in memory, learning and activity-related NEURONAL PLASTICITY.

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The main axon connection from the CA3 PYRAMIDAL CELL AREA to the CA1 PYRAMIDAL CELL AREA in the HIPPOCAMPUS. Schaffer collaterals are important in memory, learning and activity-related NEURONAL PLASTICITY.

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  • Schaffer Collateral

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2023(2015)

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.180w.405w.800w
  2. A08w.186w.211w.200w.885.287w.500w.345w.800w
  3. A08w.675w.542w.145w.875w
  4. A11w.284w.180.075w.624w
  5. A11w.671w.501w.145w.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Schaffer Collaterals. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000094282. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000094282
  2. Schaffer Collaterals. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaffer_collateral
  3. Schaffer Collaterals. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7430916