Motor neuron

AP Biology
Motor neuron with all cell structuresAn enlarged cell body contains fifteen required organelles. Dendrites, axon, myelin, nodes and terminals are part of the same interactive diagram. Select a labeled part to inspect it. Proportions and organelle positions are simplified.

Sources & credits

Organelle artwork adapted from Animal cell structure by Mariana Ruiz Villarreal (LadyofHats), public domain. The generalized outer cell, flagellum and labels were removed; the organelles were placed inside a schematic neuron.

The neuron outline and labels are a simplified diagram. Myelin belongs to supporting glial cells. Positions and proportions are illustrative.