caudal pretectal nucleus

caudal pretectal nuclei

Diencephalic nucleus that is part of the superficial pretectum and is rostrally contiguous with the magnocellular superficial pretectal nucleus. Cells of the caudal pretectal nucleus are slightly smaller and less orderly around a central neuropil than those of the magnocellular superficial pretectal nucleus. From Neuroanatomy of the Zebrafish Brain.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Latin Name caudal pretectal nuclei

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the caudal pretectal nucleus?
Diencephalic nucleus that is part of the superficial pretectum and is rostrally contiguous with the magnocellular superficial pretectal nucleus. Cells of the caudal pretectal nucleus are slightly smaller and less orderly around a central neuropil than those of the magnocellular superficial pretectal
What body system is the caudal pretectal nucleus part of?
The caudal pretectal nucleus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the caudal pretectal nucleus?
The Latin name for the caudal pretectal nucleus is caudal pretectal nuclei.

Related Structures

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