molecular layer of cerebellar cortex

cerebellar molecular layer

The molecular layer is the outermost layer of the cerebellar cortex. It contains the parallel fibers of the granule cells, interneurons such as stellate and basket cells, and the dendrites of the underlying Purkinje cells.

Type Organ
Parent Structure cerebellar layer
Latin Name cerebellar molecular layer
FMA ID 83897

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the molecular layer of cerebellar cortex?
The molecular layer is the outermost layer of the cerebellar cortex. It contains the parallel fibers of the granule cells, interneurons such as stellate and basket cells, and the dendrites of the underlying Purkinje cells.
What is the Latin name for the molecular layer of cerebellar cortex?
The Latin name for the molecular layer of cerebellar cortex is cerebellar molecular layer.

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