basal forebrain
basal forebrain area
A region of the brain consisting of ventral and rostral subcortical regions of the telencephalon, including among others, the basal ganglia, septal nuclei, amygdala, ventral pallidum, substantia innominata, and basal nucleus of Meynert.
| Type | Nerve |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | regional part of brain |
| Latin Name | basal forebrain area |
| FMA ID | 77700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basal forebrain?
A region of the brain consisting of ventral and rostral subcortical regions of the telencephalon, including among others, the basal ganglia, septal nuclei, amygdala, ventral pallidum, substantia innominata, and basal nucleus of Meynert.
What body system is the basal forebrain part of?
The basal forebrain is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the basal forebrain?
The Latin name for the basal forebrain is basal forebrain area.
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