thalamic reticular nucleus

nuclei reticulares (thalami)

The thalamic reticular nucleus is part of the ventral thalamus that forms a capsule around the thalamus laterally. It is separated from the thalamus by the external medullary lamina. Reticular cells are GABAergic, and have discoid dendritic arbors in the plane of the nucleus. Thalamic Reticular Nucleus is variously abbreviated TRN, RTN, NRT, and RT. [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of ventral thalamus
Latin Name nuclei reticulares (thalami)
FMA ID 62026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thalamic reticular nucleus?
The thalamic reticular nucleus is part of the ventral thalamus that forms a capsule around the thalamus laterally. It is separated from the thalamus by the external medullary lamina. Reticular cells are GABAergic, and have discoid dendritic arbors in the plane of the nucleus. Thalamic Reticular Nucl
What is the Latin name for the thalamic reticular nucleus?
The Latin name for the thalamic reticular nucleus is nuclei reticulares (thalami).

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