olfactory bulb
bulbus olfactorius
A bulbous anterior projection of the olfactory lobe that is the place of termination of the olfactory nerves and is especially well developed in lower vertebrates (as fishes)[BTO].
| Type | Bone |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | regional part of brain |
| Latin Name | bulbus olfactorius |
| FMA ID | 77624 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the olfactory bulb?
A bulbous anterior projection of the olfactory lobe that is the place of termination of the olfactory nerves and is especially well developed in lower vertebrates (as fishes)[BTO].
What body system is the olfactory bulb part of?
The olfactory bulb is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the olfactory bulb?
The Latin name for the olfactory bulb is bulbus olfactorius.
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