Dorsal Root Ganglion Slide 065-2-1

This high-power magnification histological slide presents a pink-stained dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and its connection to the spinal cord. The DRG appears as a cluster of large, round neuronal cell bodies, each with a prominent nucleus and surrounded by small, dark-staining satellite cells that provide structural and metabolic support. Between the cell bodies, nerve fibers are visible extending toward the spinal cord, with some showing clear myelin sheaths. The spinal cord portion displays its butterfly-shaped gray matter, composed of neuron cell bodies, surrounded by white matter, which contains myelinated axons. The stain highlights the cellular organization of the sensory neurons in the DRG and their connection to the central nervous system.