subthalamic fasciculus

fasciculus subthalamicus

The subthalamic fasciculus is a tract which connects the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus. It is a bidirectional connection between the GP and the subthalamic nucleus, including (1) fibers running from the GPe to the subthalamic nucleus, and (2) fibers running from the STN back to the GP.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure fasciculus of brain
Latin Name fasciculus subthalamicus
FMA ID 77525

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subthalamic fasciculus?
The subthalamic fasciculus is a tract which connects the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus. It is a bidirectional connection between the GP and the subthalamic nucleus, including (1) fibers running from the GPe to the subthalamic nucleus, and (2) fibers running from the STN back to the GP.
What body system is the subthalamic fasciculus part of?
The subthalamic fasciculus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the subthalamic fasciculus?
The Latin name for the subthalamic fasciculus is fasciculus subthalamicus.

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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