dentate gyrus of hippocampal formation

area dentata

Part of the hippocampal formation forming a 'V' or 'U' shaped structure with the opening bounded by hippocampal area CA3. It consists of 3 layers from superficial to deep: molecular, granule cell and polymorphic or hilar layer.

Type Organ
Latin Name area dentata
FMA ID 61922

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What is the dentate gyrus of hippocampal formation?
Part of the hippocampal formation forming a 'V' or 'U' shaped structure with the opening bounded by hippocampal area CA3. It consists of 3 layers from superficial to deep: molecular, granule cell and polymorphic or hilar layer.
What is the Latin name for the dentate gyrus of hippocampal formation?
The Latin name for the dentate gyrus of hippocampal formation is area dentata.

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