medullary lamina of thalamus

external medullary lamina

Medullary laminae of thalamus are layers of myelinated fibres that appear on cross sections of the thalamus. They also are commonly referred to as laminae medullares thalami or medullary layers of thalamus. The specific layers are: Lamina medullaris lateralis (external medullary lamina) - separates ventral and lateral thalamus from the subthalamus and thalamic reticular nucleus; Lamina medullaris medialis (internal medullary lamina) - positioned between the dorsomedial and ventral nuclei of thalamus, encloses the intralaminar nuclei (centromedian nucleus, paracentral, and central lateral).

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure white matter lamina of diencephalon
Latin Name external medullary lamina

Sub-structures

external medullary lamina of thalamus Nerve internal medullary lamina of thalamus Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the medullary lamina of thalamus?
Medullary laminae of thalamus are layers of myelinated fibres that appear on cross sections of the thalamus. They also are commonly referred to as laminae medullares thalami or medullary layers of thalamus. The specific layers are: Lamina medullaris lateralis (external medullary lamina) - separates
What body system is the medullary lamina of thalamus part of?
The medullary lamina of thalamus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the medullary lamina of thalamus?
The Latin name for the medullary lamina of thalamus is external medullary lamina.

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