posterior nucleus of hypothalamus

area hypothalamica posterior

The posterior nucleus of the hypothalamus is one of the many nuclei that make up the hypothalamic region of the brain. Its function is thermoregulation (heating) of the body. Damage or destruction of this nucleus causes hypothermia.

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Type Nerve
Parent Structure hypothalamic nucleus
Latin Name area hypothalamica posterior
FMA ID 62350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior nucleus of hypothalamus?

The posterior nucleus of the hypothalamus is one of the many nuclei that make up the hypothalamic region of the brain. Its function is thermoregulation (heating) of the body. Damage or destruction of this nucleus causes hypothermia.

What is the Latin name for the posterior nucleus of hypothalamus?

The Latin name for the posterior nucleus of hypothalamus is area hypothalamica posterior.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:62350 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002706 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — posterior nucleus of hypothalamus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.