cortical subplate

cerebral cortex subplate

The transient outer neural tube region that contains the first generated post-mitotic neurons that receive synaptic input from thalamic axons and in turn project axons to the developing cortical plate.

Type Organ
Parent Structure layer of developing cerebral cortex
Latin Name cerebral cortex subplate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cortical subplate?
The transient outer neural tube region that contains the first generated post-mitotic neurons that receive synaptic input from thalamic axons and in turn project axons to the developing cortical plate.
What is the Latin name for the cortical subplate?
The Latin name for the cortical subplate is cerebral cortex subplate.

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