cerebral nuclei

CNU

One of three components of the cerebrum that is a composite structure of the endbrain defined on the basis of origin from the ventricular ridge of the embryonic Encephalon. It consists of the extended striatum and the extended pallidum.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure telencephalic nucleus
Latin Name CNU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cerebral nuclei?
One of three components of the cerebrum that is a composite structure of the endbrain defined on the basis of origin from the ventricular ridge of the embryonic Encephalon. It consists of the extended striatum and the extended pallidum.
What body system is the cerebral nuclei part of?
The cerebral nuclei is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the cerebral nuclei?
The Latin name for the cerebral nuclei is CNU.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.