Myelin Sheath — synonyms, definition
1. myelin sheath (Noun)
1 synonym
medullary sheath
1 definition
myelin sheath (Noun) — A layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers.
2 types of
case sheath
8 parts
Ranvier's nodes axolemma medulla myelin myeline nodes of Ranvier oligodendria oligodendroglia
4 parts of
medullated nerve fiber medullated nerve fibre myelinated nerve fiber myelinated nerve fibre