insect adult central complex

adult central body complex

A midline crossing complex of 4 synaptic neuropil domains of the adult brain: the ellipsoid body, the fan-shaped body, the paired noduli, and the protocerebral bridge. It is closely associated with another paired synaptic neuropil domain, the lateral complex. It lies in the middle of the brain between the pedunculi of the mushroom bodies and is bounded ventrally by the esophagus, dorsally by the pars intercerebralis and laterally by the antenno-glomerular tracts.

Type Organ
Parent Structure insect synaptic neuropil block
Latin Name adult central body complex

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the insect adult central complex?
A midline crossing complex of 4 synaptic neuropil domains of the adult brain: the ellipsoid body, the fan-shaped body, the paired noduli, and the protocerebral bridge. It is closely associated with another paired synaptic neuropil domain, the lateral complex. It lies in the middle of the brain betwe
What is the Latin name for the insect adult central complex?
The Latin name for the insect adult central complex is adult central body complex.

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