Circumesophageal connective
- Pronunciation
- /sir-ko-mes-oh-fee-ah-jee-al kuh-nek-tiv/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Circumesophageal connective
- Plural
- Circumesophageal connectives
Definition
A pair of nerve cords that connect the brain (cerebral ganglion) to the ventral nerve cord in insects.
Etymology
From Latin 'circum-', meaning 'around', and 'oesophagus', referring to the esophagus.
Example
The circumesophageal connectives in insects allow for rapid transmission of nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
Related Terms
- Nervous system
- Insect anatomy