inferior longitudinal fasciculus

external sagittal stratum

The inferior longitudinal fasciculus connects the temporal lobe and occipital lobe, running along the lateral walls of the inferior and posterior cornua of the lateral ventricle. The existence of this fasciculus independent from the occipitotemporal fasciculus has been questioned for the human being, such that it has been proposed that the term inferior longitudinal fasciculus be replaced by the term 'occipitotemporal projection'.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure cerebral nerve fasciculus
Latin Name external sagittal stratum
FMA ID 77632

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inferior longitudinal fasciculus?
The inferior longitudinal fasciculus connects the temporal lobe and occipital lobe, running along the lateral walls of the inferior and posterior cornua of the lateral ventricle. The existence of this fasciculus independent from the occipitotemporal fasciculus has been questioned for the human being
What body system is the inferior longitudinal fasciculus part of?
The inferior longitudinal fasciculus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the inferior longitudinal fasciculus?
The Latin name for the inferior longitudinal fasciculus is external sagittal stratum.

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