cerebral crus
base of cerebral peduncle
The cerebral crus is the anterior portion of the cerebral peduncle which contains the motor tracts, the plural of which is cerebral crura. In some older texts, it is used as a synonym for the entire cerebral peduncle, not just the anterior portion of it. [WP,unvetted].
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | lateral structure |
| Latin Name | base of cerebral peduncle |
| FMA ID | 72464 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cerebral crus?
The cerebral crus is the anterior portion of the cerebral peduncle which contains the motor tracts, the plural of which is cerebral crura. In some older texts, it is used as a synonym for the entire cerebral peduncle, not just the anterior portion of it. [WP,unvetted].
What body system is the cerebral crus part of?
The cerebral crus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the cerebral crus?
The Latin name for the cerebral crus is base of cerebral peduncle.
Related Structures
accessory nucleus of optic tract
nuclei accessorii tractus optici
accessory pretectal nucleus
APN
aggregate regional part of brain
set of nuclei of neuraxis
alar plate midbrain
amiculum of dentate nucleus
amiculum nuclei dentati
amiculum of inferior olive
ami
ampulla caudalis
ansa peduncularis
ansa peduncularis in thalamo
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