diagonal band of Broca

band of Broca

A white fibre bundle descending in the precommissural septum toward the base of the forebrain, immediately rostral to the lamina terminalis; at the base, the bundle turns in the caudolateral direction; traveling through the ventral substantia innominata alongside the optic tract, it fades before reaching the amygdala.

Type Organ
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name band of Broca
FMA ID 61973

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the diagonal band of Broca?
A white fibre bundle descending in the precommissural septum toward the base of the forebrain, immediately rostral to the lamina terminalis; at the base, the bundle turns in the caudolateral direction; traveling through the ventral substantia innominata alongside the optic tract, it fades before rea
What is the Latin name for the diagonal band of Broca?
The Latin name for the diagonal band of Broca is band of Broca.

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