Stomatogastric ganglion

The stomatogastric ganglion (STG) is a much studied ganglion (collection of neurons) found in arthropods and studied extensively in decapod crustaceans.[1] It is part of the stomatogastric nervous system.

The stomatogastric ganglion of the crab Cancer borealis

See also

Central pattern generator

References

Allen Selverston (2007). "Stomatogastric ganglion". Scholarpedia. 3 (4): 1661. doi:10.4249/scholarpedia.1661. Retrieved February 28, 2012.

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