tectal plate

lamina quadrigemina

Embryologic structure that is formed by two longitudinal eminences, one on each alar plate of the midbrain. These eminences become the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus ( Carpenter-1983 )].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name lamina quadrigemina
FMA ID 77488

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tectal plate?

Embryologic structure that is formed by two longitudinal eminences, one on each alar plate of the midbrain. These eminences become the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus ( Carpenter-1983 )].

What is the Latin name for the tectal plate?

The Latin name for the tectal plate is lamina quadrigemina.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77488 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006777 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — tectal plate Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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