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'''Communicans''' is a [[Latin language|Latin]] word meaning "communicating". It is most commonly used in medical or biological terminology.
'''Communicans''' is a [[Latin language|Latin]] word meaning "communicating". It is most commonly used in medical or biological terminology.


* The [[rami communicans]] are connective spinal nerves that attach to the ganglion of the [[sympathetic trunk]]. The two branches of the nerves are termed the [[White ramus communicans]] and the [[Gray ramus communicans]].
* The [[rami communicans]] are connective spinal nerves that attach to the ganglion of the [[sympathetic trunk]]. The two branches of the nerves are termed the [[White ramus communicans]].

* The ''arteria comminicans'' are the three arteries in the brain that form the [[circle of Willis]]. Communicating artery is a synonym for this term.
* The ''arteria comminicans'' are the three arteries in the brain that form the [[circle of Willis]]. Communicating artery is a synonym for this term.
* The ''macula communicans'' (or ''zonula communicans'') is a synonym for a [[gap junction]]. These are locations on the [[cellular membrane]] that lie 2–4 nm from an adjacent cell and are penetrated by a [[connexon]].

* The ''macula communicans'' (or ''zonula communicans'') is a synonym for a [[gap junction]]. These are locations on the [[cellular membrane|cellular membrane]] that lie 2–4 nm from an adjacent cell and are penetrated by a [[connexon]].

* A ''ductus communicans'' is a constriction of a swim bladder between the anterior and posterior chambers.
* A ''ductus communicans'' is a constriction of a swim bladder between the anterior and posterior chambers.


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Latest revision as of 16:15, 23 May 2023

Communicans is a Latin word meaning "communicating". It is most commonly used in medical or biological terminology.

  • The rami communicans are connective spinal nerves that attach to the ganglion of the sympathetic trunk. The two branches of the nerves are termed the White ramus communicans.
  • The arteria comminicans are the three arteries in the brain that form the circle of Willis. Communicating artery is a synonym for this term.
  • The macula communicans (or zonula communicans) is a synonym for a gap junction. These are locations on the cellular membrane that lie 2–4 nm from an adjacent cell and are penetrated by a connexon.
  • A ductus communicans is a constriction of a swim bladder between the anterior and posterior chambers.