CA4 field of hippocampus
CA4
The last of four regions in the cornu ammonis of the hippocampus and is also part of the hilus of the dentate gyrus. This area contains mostly mossy cells that receive inputs from the dentate gyrus and pyramidal cells in the CA3 region and also projects back to the dentate gyrus.
| Type | Organ |
| Parent Structure | hippocampal field |
| Latin Name | CA4 |
| FMA ID | 75741 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CA4 field of hippocampus?
The last of four regions in the cornu ammonis of the hippocampus and is also part of the hilus of the dentate gyrus. This area contains mostly mossy cells that receive inputs from the dentate gyrus and pyramidal cells in the CA3 region and also projects back to the dentate gyrus.
What is the Latin name for the CA4 field of hippocampus?
The Latin name for the CA4 field of hippocampus is CA4.
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