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diencephalon

between brain

The division of the forebrain that develops from the foremost primary cerebral vesicle.

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Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name between brain
FMA ID 62001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the diencephalon?

The division of the forebrain that develops from the foremost primary cerebral vesicle.

What body system is the diencephalon part of?

The diencephalon is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the diencephalon?

The Latin name for the diencephalon is between brain.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:62001 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001894 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — diencephalon Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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