insect protocerebrum

protocerebral neuromere

The most anterior of the segmental subdivisions of the insect CNS; thought to represent the first pre-oral segment of the brain. The protocerebrum comprises many discrete neuropil regions including the central body complex and mushroom bodies.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure segmental subdivision of nervous system
Latin Name protocerebral neuromere

Sub-structures

insect adult protocerebrum Organ insect embryonic/larval protocerebrum Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the insect protocerebrum?
The most anterior of the segmental subdivisions of the insect CNS; thought to represent the first pre-oral segment of the brain. The protocerebrum comprises many discrete neuropil regions including the central body complex and mushroom bodies.
What body system is the insect protocerebrum part of?
The insect protocerebrum is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the insect protocerebrum?
The Latin name for the insect protocerebrum is protocerebral neuromere.

Related Structures

accessory nucleus of optic tract nuclei accessorii tractus optici accessory pretectal nucleus APN aggregate regional part of brain set of nuclei of neuraxis alar plate midbrain amiculum of dentate nucleus amiculum nuclei dentati amiculum of inferior olive ami ampulla caudalis ansa peduncularis ansa peduncularis in thalamo

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