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peripheral-nerve
Peripheral Nerve
Bundles of myelinated and unmyelinated axons organized by connective tissue layers. Schwann cells provide myelin for saltatory conduction; Remak bundles group unmyelinated C fibers. Regeneration after injury depends on Schwann cell scaffolding and axon regrowth rate (~1 mm/day).
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | peripheral-nerve |
| Name | Peripheral Nerve |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-06 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 05-tissue |
Cross-Atlas Connections
Sources
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