endopeduncular nucleus

entopeduncular nucleus

A portion of the nucleus of ansa lenticularis located medial to the posterior limb of the internal capsule, along the course of the ansa lenticularis and the inferior thalamic peduncle or as a separate nucleus within the internal capsule adjacent to the medial GLOBUS PALLIDUS (NeuroNames, http://rprcsgi.rprc. washington.edu/neuronames/ (September 28, 1998)). In non-primates, the entopeduncular nucleus is analogous to both the medial globus pallidus and the entopeduncular nucleus of human.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of ventral thalamus
Latin Name entopeduncular nucleus
FMA ID 77691

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endopeduncular nucleus?
A portion of the nucleus of ansa lenticularis located medial to the posterior limb of the internal capsule, along the course of the ansa lenticularis and the inferior thalamic peduncle or as a separate nucleus within the internal capsule adjacent to the medial GLOBUS PALLIDUS (NeuroNames, http://rpr
What is the Latin name for the endopeduncular nucleus?
The Latin name for the endopeduncular nucleus is entopeduncular nucleus.

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