DGI [FBbt_00047215]

Neuron with a large anterolaterally-located cell body. This neuron runs along the surface of the lateral horn and makes dorsal and ventral branches in anterior and medial directions, respectively. The ventral branch crosses the midline to meet its contralateral counterpart and the dorsal branch projects to the ipsilateral ellipsoid body.

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DGI

ID: FBbt_00047215

Adult Nervous system Neuron

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## Classification

Relationships

bearer of: bilateral
has soma location: adult lateral brain cell body rind
overlaps: adult lateral horn, ellipsoid body

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
DGI	exact synonym	Berg et al., 2025
adult dorsal giant interneurone	exact synonym
adult DGI	exact synonym
DGI	exact synonym	Bates et al., 2025
DGI	exact synonym	Scheffer et al., 2020
DGI	exact synonym
DGI	exact synonym	Schlegel et al., 2024

List all available images of DGI (9 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	DGI_L (MaleCNS:10474)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult
	DGI_R (MaleCNS:11383)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult
	DGI_R (MaleCNS:11383)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult
	DGI_R	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult
	DGI_R	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult