Ramus communicans
| Ramus communicans | |
|---|---|
Scheme showing structure of a typical spinal nerve. 1. Somatic efferent. 2. Somatic afferent. 3,4,5. Sympathetic efferent. 6,7. Autonomic afferent. | |
Diagram of the course and branches of a typical intercostal nerve. (Rami communicantes labeled at center.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ramus communicans nervorum spinalium |
| TA98 | A14.2.00.033 A12.2.16.073 |
| FMA | 5874 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
Ramus communicans (pl.: rami communicantes) is the Latin term used for a nerve which connects two other nerves, and can be translated as "communicating branch".