Hirudo Neuron Template

This is a template for creating a wiki page for Identified Hirudo Neurons.

NeuronName is a neuron in the Leech, Hirudo.

Basic information

You can replace this image with a picture of the cell or mark where it is in the Ganglion

• Names and Aliases: _______
• Species: Hirudo
• Neurotransmitter: ____________
• Neuronal Type: Sensory Neuron, Motor Neuron, Interneuron

This is where you put a short paragraph to introduce the salient features of this neuron. What should everyone know about this cell if they don't read any farther.

Anatomy

This is where you put information related to the anatomy of the neuron.

• Cell body location:
• Present in Ganglia:
• Number of this neuron type in each ganglion:
• Axon Projection pattern:
  • Anterior connective
  • Posterior connective
  • Ganglion root
  • Ipsilateral/Contralateral

References

1. Brodfuehrer PD, Thorogood MS. Identified neurons and leech swimming behavior. Prog Neurobiol. 2001 Mar;63(4):371-81. Review. PMID: 11163683

1. Brodfuehrer PD, Debski EA, O'Gara BA, Friesen WO. Neuronal control of leech swimming. J Neurobiol. 1995 Jul;27(3):403-18. Review. PMID: 7673898