pretectal region
area praetectalis
Nuclear complex between dorsal thalamus and optic tectum whose nuclei receive afferents primarily from the retina and the optic tectum and are involved in modulating motor behavior in response to visual input.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | brain gray matter |
| Latin Name | area praetectalis |
| FMA ID | 62402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pretectal region?
Nuclear complex between dorsal thalamus and optic tectum whose nuclei receive afferents primarily from the retina and the optic tectum and are involved in modulating motor behavior in response to visual input.
What body system is the pretectal region part of?
The pretectal region is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the pretectal region?
The Latin name for the pretectal region is area praetectalis.
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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