Central Pattern Generators

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"Central Pattern Generators" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Networks of nerve cells that control the firing patterns of MOTOR NEURONS to produce rhythmic movements such as MASTICATION; WALKING; SWIMMING; RESPIRATION; and PERISTALSIS.

Descriptor ID	D063226
MeSH Number(s)	A08.511.500
Concept/Terms	Central Pattern Generators Central Pattern Generators Central Pattern Generator Generator, Central Pattern Generators, Central Pattern Pattern Generator, Central Pattern Generators, Central Central Pattern Generator Neurons Central Pattern Generator Neurons

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Anatomy [A]
Nervous System [A08]
Nerve Net [A08.511]
Central Pattern Generators [A08.511.500]

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