NIH MeSH · D065843Anatomy
Cerebral Crus
Also known asCrus, Cerebral · Cerebral Crura · Crura, Cerebral · Crura Cerebri · Cerebri, Crura · Crus Cerebri · Cerebri, Crus
Definition
Anterior portion of the cerebral peduncle which contains the motor tracts.
MeSH classification
- A08.186.211.132.659.413.437
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What does Cerebral Crus mean in medicine?
Anterior portion of the cerebral peduncle which contains the motor tracts. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cerebral Crus known by any other names?
Yes. Cerebral Crus is also referred to as Crus, Cerebral, Cerebral Crura, Crura, Cerebral, Crura Cerebri in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cerebral Crus sit in the medical classification?
Cerebral Crus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.659.413.437). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065843) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗