olfactory tubercle

tuberculum olfactorium

Region in the ventral telencephalon, prominent in rodents, but present in all mammals, consisting of a laminated cortical part and the cap/hilus region. It is traditionally viewed as part of the olfactory cortex but recognized by some as having a striatal character. According to many authors, the structure of the OT transitions from cortical like to striatal like along the lateral medial axis. (Maryann Martone).

Type Organ
Nom latin tuberculum olfactorium

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What is the olfactory tubercle?
Region in the ventral telencephalon, prominent in rodents, but present in all mammals, consisting of a laminated cortical part and the cap/hilus region. It is traditionally viewed as part of the olfactory cortex but recognized by some as having a striatal character. According to many authors, the st
What is the Latin name for the olfactory tubercle?
The Latin name for the olfactory tubercle is tuberculum olfactorium.

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