Neuroanatomy · Nervous System · Hard
Funiculus
Meaning: One of the three columns of white matter on each side of the cord: dorsal, lateral or ventral.
In practice: The lateral funiculus of the cord carries the main descending motor tract.
Quick check
Two questions on related neuroanatomy words.
Which word means: The plural of gyrus — the ridges on the brain surface between sulci.
Answer: Gyri
Which word means: Describing the fluid-filled space between the middle and innermost membranes covering the brain and cord.
Answer: Subarachnoid
Words like funiculus come up in the daily game
One medical word a day, then a quick three-question quiz. Free on iPhone, or play in your browser on Android and computer.