Different Types of Neurons A. Purkinje cell B. Granule cell C. Motor neuron D. Tripolar neuron E. Pyramidal Cell F. Chandelier cell G. Spindle neuron H. Stellate cell (Credit: Ferris Jabr; based on reconstructions and drawings by Cajal)
The Know Your Neurons series on the Scientific American website features some great information on the discovery and naming of neurons, alongside some terrific historical images.
Human hippocampus stained with Golgi’s method (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Cajal’s drawing of Purkinje cells and granule cells in a pigeon’s brain (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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