uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain

uncinate fasciculus of cerebral hemisphere

A fiber pathway in the cerebral white matter that connects anterior portions of the temporal lobe with the inferior frontal gyrus and the middle frontal gyrus. It is not readily distinguished in myelin-stained cross-sections (adapted from Brain Info).

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name uncinate fasciculus of cerebral hemisphere

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain?
A fiber pathway in the cerebral white matter that connects anterior portions of the temporal lobe with the inferior frontal gyrus and the middle frontal gyrus. It is not readily distinguished in myelin-stained cross-sections (adapted from Brain Info).
What body system is the uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain part of?
The uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain?
The Latin name for the uncinate fasciculus of the forebrain is uncinate fasciculus of cerebral hemisphere.

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