occipitofrontal fasciculus

inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus

The occipitofrontal fasciculus passes backward from the frontal lobe, along the lateral border of the caudate nucleus, and on the medial aspect of the corona radiata; its fibers radiate in a fan-like manner and pass into the occipital and temporal lobes lateral to the posterior and inferior cornua.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure cerebral nerve fasciculus
Latin Name inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus

Sub-structures

inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus Organ subcallosal fasciculus Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the occipitofrontal fasciculus?
The occipitofrontal fasciculus passes backward from the frontal lobe, along the lateral border of the caudate nucleus, and on the medial aspect of the corona radiata; its fibers radiate in a fan-like manner and pass into the occipital and temporal lobes lateral to the posterior and inferior cornua.
What body system is the occipitofrontal fasciculus part of?
The occipitofrontal fasciculus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the occipitofrontal fasciculus?
The Latin name for the occipitofrontal fasciculus is inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus.

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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