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prepyriform area

(pre-)piriform cortex

Prepyriform area (or prepiriform cortex) is a portion of the rhinencephalon consisting of paleocortex. Some sources state that it is part of the primary olfactory cortex.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name (pre-)piriform cortex
FMA ID 62484

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the prepyriform area?

Prepyriform area (or prepiriform cortex) is a portion of the rhinencephalon consisting of paleocortex. Some sources state that it is part of the primary olfactory cortex.

What is the Latin name for the prepyriform area?

The Latin name for the prepyriform area is (pre-)piriform cortex.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:62484 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002590 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — prepyriform area Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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