endopiriform nucleus

endopiriform nucleus

An elongated nucleus consisting largely of multipolar spiny cells lying deep to the piriform cortex. \nAccording to Price (1990; pp. 979-998 in The Human Nervous System, G. Paxinos, (Ed.), Academic Press, San Diego), it is part of the claustrum.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure telencephalic nucleus
Latin Name endopiriform nucleus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endopiriform nucleus?
An elongated nucleus consisting largely of multipolar spiny cells lying deep to the piriform cortex. \nAccording to Price (1990; pp. 979-998 in The Human Nervous System, G. Paxinos, (Ed.), Academic Press, San Diego), it is part of the claustrum.
What is the Latin name for the endopiriform nucleus?
The Latin name for the endopiriform nucleus is endopiriform nucleus.

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