ansa lenticularis

ansa lenticularis in thalamo

The ansa lenticularis (ansa lentiformis in older texts) is a part of the brain, making up the superior layer of the substantia innominata of Meynert. Its fibers, derived from the medullary lamina of the lentiform nucleus, pass medially to end in the thalamus and subthalamic region, while others are said to end in the tegmentum and red nucleus. It is classified by NeuroNames as part of the subthalamus.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure diencephalic white matter
Latin Name ansa lenticularis in thalamo
FMA ID 62070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ansa lenticularis?
The ansa lenticularis (ansa lentiformis in older texts) is a part of the brain, making up the superior layer of the substantia innominata of Meynert. Its fibers, derived from the medullary lamina of the lentiform nucleus, pass medially to end in the thalamus and subthalamic region, while others are
What is the Latin name for the ansa lenticularis?
The Latin name for the ansa lenticularis is ansa lenticularis in thalamo.

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