midbrain tectum
mesencephalic tectum
Dorsal part of the midbrain, consisting of the superior and inferior colliculi and the pretectal nuclei (MM).
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | regional part of brain |
| Latin Name | mesencephalic tectum |
| FMA ID | 83902 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the midbrain tectum?
Dorsal part of the midbrain, consisting of the superior and inferior colliculi and the pretectal nuclei (MM).
What body system is the midbrain tectum part of?
The midbrain tectum is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the midbrain tectum?
The Latin name for the midbrain tectum is mesencephalic tectum.
Related Structures
accessory nucleus of optic tract
nuclei accessorii tractus optici
accessory pretectal nucleus
APN
aggregate regional part of brain
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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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