pretectal region
area praetectalis
Nuclear complex between dorsal thalamus and optic tectum whose nuclei receive afferents primarily from the retina and the optic tectum and are involved in modulating motor behavior in response to visual input.
| Type | Organ |
| Système corporel | Nervous |
| Structure parente | brain gray matter |
| Nom latin | area praetectalis |
| FMA ID | 62402 |
Questions fréquentes
What is the pretectal region?
Nuclear complex between dorsal thalamus and optic tectum whose nuclei receive afferents primarily from the retina and the optic tectum and are involved in modulating motor behavior in response to visual input.
What body system is the pretectal region part of?
The pretectal region is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the pretectal region?
The Latin name for the pretectal region is area praetectalis.
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