substantia nigra pars compacta

compact part of substantia nigra

Regional part of substantia nigra consisting of a densely packed region of cells, more or less dorsal to the pars reticulata, but extending into the pars reticulata in some species. The dominant neurotransmitter used by pars compacta neurons is dopamine. Pars compacta neurons are pigmented in many species (MM).

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name compact part of substantia nigra
FMA ID 62907

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the substantia nigra pars compacta?
Regional part of substantia nigra consisting of a densely packed region of cells, more or less dorsal to the pars reticulata, but extending into the pars reticulata in some species. The dominant neurotransmitter used by pars compacta neurons is dopamine. Pars compacta neurons are pigmented in many s
What body system is the substantia nigra pars compacta part of?
The substantia nigra pars compacta is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the substantia nigra pars compacta?
The Latin name for the substantia nigra pars compacta is compact part of substantia nigra.

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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