hippocampus pyramidal layer

gyrus occipitalis inferior

A cytoarchitectural term denoting the layer of the hippocampus in which pyramidal cells are predominant. Its location is superficial to the Stratum oriens; it is deep to the Stratum radiatum in area CA1 and area CA2 and deep to the Stratum lucidum in area CA3 (Stephan-75) (NeuroNames).

Type Organ
Parent Structure layer of hippocampus
Latin Name gyrus occipitalis inferior
FMA ID 83895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hippocampus pyramidal layer?
A cytoarchitectural term denoting the layer of the hippocampus in which pyramidal cells are predominant. Its location is superficial to the Stratum oriens; it is deep to the Stratum radiatum in area CA1 and area CA2 and deep to the Stratum lucidum in area CA3 (Stephan-75) (NeuroNames).
What is the Latin name for the hippocampus pyramidal layer?
The Latin name for the hippocampus pyramidal layer is gyrus occipitalis inferior.

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