olfactory pathway

anterior perforated substance

Set of nerve fibers conducting impulses from olfactory receptors to the cerebral cortex. It includes the olfactory nerve; olfactory bulb; olfactory tract, olfactory tubercle, anterior perforated substance, and olfactory cortex. The term rhinencephalon is restricted to structures in the CNS receiving fibers from the olfactory bulb.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name anterior perforated substance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the olfactory pathway?
Set of nerve fibers conducting impulses from olfactory receptors to the cerebral cortex. It includes the olfactory nerve; olfactory bulb; olfactory tract, olfactory tubercle, anterior perforated substance, and olfactory cortex. The term rhinencephalon is restricted to structures in the CNS receiving
What is the Latin name for the olfactory pathway?
The Latin name for the olfactory pathway is anterior perforated substance.

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