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nucleus of optic tract

large-celled nucleus of optic tract

Predominantly gray matter structure consisting of large multipoloar cells lying aong axons of the brachium of the superior colliculus, lyaing adjaent to the dorsal terminal nucleus of the accessory optic system. In several species, cells of this nucleus receive input from the contralateral retina (Sefton and Dreher in Paxinos, G. The rat nervous system, 1995, pg. 862).

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Type Nerve
Système corporel Nerveux
Nom latin large-celled nucleus of optic tract
FMA ID 72403

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nucleus of optic tract?

Predominantly gray matter structure consisting of large multipoloar cells lying aong axons of the brachium of the superior colliculus, lyaing adjaent to the dorsal terminal nucleus of the accessory optic system. In several species, cells of this nucleus receive input from the contralateral retina (S

What body system is the nucleus of optic tract part of?

The nucleus of optic tract is part of the Nerveux.

What is the Latin name for the nucleus of optic tract?

The Latin name for the nucleus of optic tract is large-celled nucleus of optic tract.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:72403 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002996 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.