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Mossy Fibers, Hippocampal

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Definition: Axons of certain cells in the DENTATE GYRUS. They project to the polymorphic layer of the dentate gyrus and to the proximal dendrites of PYRAMIDAL CELLS of the HIPPOCAMPUS. These mossy fibers should not be confused with mossy fibers that are cerebellar afferents (see NERVE FIBERS).  do not confuse with MOSSY FIBERS, CEREBELLAR see NERVE FIBERS   
See Also Perforant Pathway 		Other names Mossy Fiber, Hippocampal; Hippocampal Mossy Fiber; Hippocampal Mossy Fibers

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