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The table below isautomatically generated by a query that extracts the definitions from classes that are children of the class "Regional part of brain". There are 418 brain regions here.
Acomplete list of all brain regions in NeuroLex is available here.
Label Id Synonym Definition
Abducens nerve
fibers
Abducens nerve
fibers
birnlex_1689 Nerve fibers arising from motor neurons in the abducens nucleus that are contained within the pontine tegmentum
Abducens nucleus Abducens nucleus birnlex_1366 Nucleus of the
abducent nerve
Nucleus located beneath the floor of the 4th ventricle in the pontine tegmentum, containing motor neurons innervating the lateral rectus muscle of the eye (Bro
Accessory
abducens nucleus
Accessory
abducens nucleus
nlx_144454 A small cluster of neurons in the pontine reticular formation in some mammals, containing the majority of motoneurons innervating the retractor bulbi muscles
Accessory
medullary lamina
Accessory
medullary lamina
birnlex_1626 accessory medullar
lamina of pallidum
incomplete
medullary lamina of
globus pallidus
Thin bundle of myelinated axons that divides the medial pallidal segment into outer and inner portions (Carpenter, Core Text of Neuroanatomy, 3rd ed., 198
Accessory nerve
fiber bundle
Accessory nerve
fiber bundle
birnlex_916 accessory nerve
fibers
Fibers of the accessory nerve (11th cranial nerve) contained within the medulla
Adenohypophysis Adenohypophysis birnlex_1581 anterior lobe of
pituitary
The adenohypophysis, which consists of the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland, contains several types of endocrine cells, which secrete sys
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Aggregate regional
part of brain
Aggregate regional
part of brain
nlx_anat_20090509 A regional part of brain consisting of multiple brain regions that are not related through a simple volummetric part of hierarchy, e.g., basal ganglia.
Alveus Alveus birnlex_1510 Layer of white matter in hippocampus lying just deep to the stratum oriens layer, continuous with the fimbria of the hippocampus
Amygdala Amygdala birnlex_1241 amygdaloid nucleus
amygdaloid body
archistriatum
Amygdaloid
complex
Subcortical brain region lying anterior to the hippocampal formation in the temporal lobe and anterior to the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle in some spe
Angular gyrus Angular gyrus birnlex_1376 Part of inferior parietal lobule formed by the cortex surrounding the upturned end of the superior temporal sulcus (Nolte, The Human Brain, 6th ed, 2009, pg
Ansa lenticularis Ansa lenticularis nlx_87326 White matter bundle containing part of the projection of the globus pallidus to the thalamus, forming a compact, conspicuous bundle running beneath the inter
Ansoparamedian
fissure
Ansoparamedian
fissure
nlx_anat_20081256 Fissura Inferior
Posterior
Fissura
Ansoparamedianus
Fissure between cerebellar hemispheric lobules VIIBi and VIIBii.
Antenna lobe of
Manduca
Antenna lobe of
Manduca
nlx_151563 The Antennal lobe is the first olfactory processing center in the insect brain (similar to the olfactory bulb in vertebrates). Manduca is a moth genus of the Sphi
Anterior cingulate
cortex
Anterior cingulate
cortex
birnlex_936 anterior cingulate The frontal part of the cingulate cortex that resembles a collar form around the corpus callosum. It includes both the ventral and dorsal areas of the cingulate c
Anterior
commissure
anterior part
Anterior
commissure
anterior part
birnlex_969 The part of the anterior commissure that contains fibers interconnecting the anterior olfactory nucleus in each hemisphere. The fibers extend from the commiss
Anterior
commisure
Anterior
commisure
nlx_144088
birnlex_1557
Anterior horn of
lateral ventricle
Anterior horn of
lateral ventricle
birnlex_1279 Part of the lateral ventricle that extends anteriorly into the frontal lobes, bordered by the head of the caudate nucleus on the lateral side (Adapted from Heime
Anterior limb of
internal capsule
Anterior limb of
internal capsule
nlx_144257 Portion of internal capsule lying between the lenticular nucleus and the head of the caudate nucleus.
Anterior nuclear
group
Anterior nuclear
group
birnlex_1692 anterior nucleus of
thalamus
Mostly gray regional part of anterior thalamic region, consisting of the anterior medial, anterior dorsal and anterior lateral thalamic nuclei in primates. In roden
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thalami
nuclei thalamicus
anterior
nuclei anteriores
thalami
nuclei anteriores
(thalami)
anterior thalamus
anterior thalamicnuclei
Anterior nucleus of
hypothalamus
Anterior nucleus of
hypothalamus
birnlex_1226 Anterior
hypothalamic area
Anterior olfactory
nucleus
Anterior olfactory
nucleus
birnlex_1085 Laminated structure lying caudal to the olfactory bulb in all vertebrates. Based on Nissl stains, the AON has been divided into two basic zones: pars externa
Anterior olfactory
nucleus pars
externa
Anterior olfactory
nucleus pars
externa
nlx_152598 One of two main divisions of the anterior olfactory nucleus, comprising a thin ring of cells that encircles the rostral end of the olfactory peduncle
Anterior perforated
substance
Anterior perforated
substance
birnlex_1096 substantia perforata
anterior
Regional part of telencephalon lying on the basal surface and bounded by the olfactory trigone rostrally, the diagonal band medially and caudally and the prep
Aplysia buccal
ganglia
Aplysia buccal
ganglia
nlx_152072 This ganglia mediates feeding behavior. Neurons within this ganglia produce either ingestion or rejection rhythmic patterned activity.
Arbor Vitae Arbor Vitae nlx_anat_20090101 The white matter contained within the cerebellum, lying deep to the granule cell layer in the cerebellar cortex, excluding the parts of the cerebellar peduncles t
Arcuate nucleus of
hypothalamus
Arcuate nucleus of
hypothalamus
birnlex_1638 arcuate
periventricular
nucleus
Infundibular
hypothalamicnucleus
arcuate nucleus
Area pos trema Area postrema birnlex_2636
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Area prostriata of
DMVH2003
Area prostriata of
DMVH2003
nlx_149262 Cytoarchitecturally defined region within the isthmus of the cingulate cortex located posterior to the parasubiculum of the isthmus, bordering area 17 posterio
Banks of superior
temporal sulcus
Banks of superior
temporal sulcus
birnlex_862 Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the superior temporal gyrus and the caudal boundary the middle temporal gyrus. Wit
Barrel Barrel nlx_333 A cytoarchitectural unit of the barrel cortex characterized in N issl preparations a dense ring of cell bodies which has, roughly, the shape of a circle or an ellips
Barrel cortex Barrel cortex nlx_81 Barrel field The term primary somatosensory area, barrel field refers to one of 6 subdivisions of the primary somesthetic area of the cerebral cortex in the mouse (Dong-
Barrington's
nucleus
Barrington's
nucleus
nlx_144457 pontine mictur ition
center
collection of cell bodies located in the rostral pons in the brainstem involved in the supraspinal regulation of micturition (urination). The PMC makes connectio
Basal Ganglia
(mammals)
Basal Ganglia
(mammals)
nlx_155863 Basal Ganglia of
Telencephalon
Basal nuclei
Corpus striatum
restrictive clinical usage which further divides the basal ganglia into the striatum (caudate nucleus and the putamen) and the pallidum (globus pallidus) (see Tab
"basal ganglia" today usually refers to a functional system that includes components in the forebrain (Goette, 1873) and midbrain (B
For macrodissected adult humans it includes the caudate and lenticular nuclei and the amygdala (original reference: Carpenter, 1976).
Basal Ganglia,
canonical (rat)
Basal Ganglia,
canonical (rat)
nlx_155868 The components of the canonical basal ganglia system...include the striatum, which includes the caudate-putamen, and the core of the nucleus accumbens, the
Basal forebrain Basal forebrain birnlex_1560 A region of the brain consisting of ventral and rostral subcortical regions of the telencephalon, including among others, the basal ganglia, septal nuclei, amygda
Basal ganglia Basal ganglia birnlex_826 Subcortical masses of gray matter in the forebrain and midbrain that are richly interconnected and so viewed as a functional system. The nuclei usually include
Basal ganglia of
rodent
Basal ganglia of
rodent
nlx_65680 rodent basal ganglia The basal ganglia of the rodent
Basal nuclear
complex
Basal nuclear
complex
birnlex_1629 basal nuclei of the
forebrain
Basal ganglia
basal nuclei
Cerebral nuclei
The deep nuclei of telencephalic origin found in the basal region of the forebrain, The deep nuclei found in the basal forebrain. Large subcortical nuclear mass
Basal nucleus Basal nucleus birnlex_1107 Nucleus basalis
Magnocellular basal
nucleus
Nucleus basalis of
Meynert
Ch4
One of four major groupings of cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain containing neurons that project widely to the cortex and amygdala (Butler and Hod
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magnocellular
corticopetal cell
complex
Basolateral nuclear
complex
Basolateral nuclear
complex
birnlex_2679 basolateral nuclear
group
vicarious cortex
pars basolateralis
(Corpus
amygdaloideum)
amygdalar
basolateral nucleus
amygdaloid
basolateral complex
deep nuclei
basolateral nucleus
of the amygdala
A set of amygdalar nuclei comprising the lateral nucleus (LA), the basal nucleus (BA), and the accessory basal nuclei (ABN). These nuclei are bordered later
Bed nuclei of the
stria terminalis oval
nucleus
Bed nuclei of the
stria terminalis oval
nucleus
nlx_77783 Part of bed nucleus of stria terminalis, comprising a distinct, large, egg-shaped collection of neurons that, together with the juxtacapsular (Ju) and rhomboid (
Bed nucleus of
stria terminalis
Bed nucleus of
stria terminalis
birnlex_724 bed nucleus stria
terminalis (Johnson)
interstitial nucleus of
stria terminalis
intercalate nucleus
of stria terminalis
bed nucleus of the
stria terminalis
nucleus of the stria
terminalis
bed nuclei of the
stria terminalis
Nucleus defined on the basis of Nissl stain whose cells are embedded in, and surround the stria terminalis at its rostral extreme, where it splits into multiple b
include cell groups distributed through the dorsal part of substantia innominata between the classical nucleus and the amygdala. The extended nucleus of stria
Body of caudate
nucleus
Body of caudate
nucleus
birnlex_1217 Part of caudate nucleus lying just dorsal to the thalamus
Body of fornix Body of fornix birnlex_739 Part of fornix adjacent to the crura where they jo in together at the midline underneath the corpus callosum
Body of lateral
ventricle
Body of lateral
ventricle
birnlex_1287 central part of
lateral ventricle
Part of lateral ventricle consisting of the central portion that lies dorsally, bounded by the thalamus on the ventral side (Adapted from Heimer, 1996)
Brachium of
superior colliculus
Brachium of
superior colliculus
birnlex_1065 superior
quadrigeminal
brachium
superior brachium
Bundle of fibers that passes over the medial geniculate nucleus (in humans) to reach the superior colliculus. Contains afferents from the retina.
Brainstem Brainstem birnlex_1565 brain stem The lower portion of the brain through which the forebrain sends information to, and receives information from, the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Major
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Broca's area Broca's area FMAID: 242176 Convolution of
Broca
Part of left frontal lobe of human located in the posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus named for the French physician Pierre-Paul Broca (Heimer, L. The
associative sensorimotor learning and sensorimotor integration, imitation, musical processing, and hallucinations in those with Schizophrenia (http://www.sprin
CA1 CA1 birnlex_1197 CA1 field of
hippocampus
CA1 field
cornu ammonis 1
Regio superior
field CA1 of
hippocampus
Part of hippocampus proper bounded by CA2 and the subiculum, characterized by pyramidal neurons that receive projections from pyramidal neurons of C
CA1 alveus CA1 alveus nlx_anat_1005038 Part of a lveus lying in area CA1, deep to the stratum oriens of CA1 and continuous with the alveus of CA2
CA1 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
CA1 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
birnlex_4123 CA1 s. lacunosum
moleculare
Part of stratum lacunosum-moleculare lying in area CA1, superficial to CA1 stratum radiatum and bounded by the pial surface, continuous with stratum lacun
CA1 stratum
pyramidale
CA1 stratum
pyramidale
birnlex_4110 CA1 pyramidal cell
layer
CA1 s. pyramidale
CA1 stratum
pyramidale
hippocampi
Part of pyramidal cell layer lying in area CA1, superficial to the CA1 stratum oriens, and deep to the stratum radiatum of CA1, continuous with the pyramida
CA1 stratum
radiatum
CA1 stratum
radiatum
birnlex_4119 CA1 part of
stratum radiatum
Part of stratum radiatum lying in area CA1, superficial to the CA1 pyramidal cell layer and deep to the CA1 stratum lucidum-moleculare, continuous with the
CA2 CA2 birnlex_1362 CA2 field of
hippocampus
CA2 field
Part of hippocampus proper bounded by areas CA3 and CA1, characterized by a narrow layer of large pyramidal cells, similar in size to CA3 pyramidal cel
CA2 alveus CA2 alveus nlx_anat_1008001 Part of alveus lying in area CA2 deep to CA2 stratum oriens continuous with the alveus of CA1
CA2 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
CA2 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
birnlex_4124 Part of stratum lacunosum-moleculare lying in area CA2, superficial to the CA2 stratum radiatum, that is continuous with the stratum lacunosum-moleculare i
CA2 stratum
oriens
CA2 stratum
oriens
birnlex_4115 Part of stratum oriens lying in area CA3 deep to the CA3 pyramidal cell layer and continuous with stratum oriens of area CA2 and bounded by the dentate g
CA2 stratum
pyramidale
CA2 stratum
pyramidale
birnlex_4111 CA2 stratum
pyramidale
hippocampi
stratum pyramidale
of CA2
CA2 pyramidal cell
Part of pyramidal cell layer in area CA2, lying superficial to the CA2 stratum oriens, and deep to the stratum radiatum of CA2, continuous with the pyramida
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pyramidal cell layer
of CA2
CA2 stratum
radiatum
CA2 stratum
radiatum
birnlex_4120 stratum radiatum of
CA2
Part of stratum radiatum in area CA2, lying superficial to the pyramidal cell layer and deep to CA2 s tratum lacunosum-moleculare, continuous with the stratu
CA3 CA3 birnlex_1204 CA3 field of
hippocampus
CA3 field
Part of hippocampus proper bounded by the hilus of the dentate gyrus and area CA2, characterized by large pyramidal cells and a dense projection from de
CA3 alveus CA3 alveus nlx_anat_1005039 Part of alveus lying within hippocampal sector CA3
CA3 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
CA3 stratum
lacunosum
moleculare
birnlex_4125 CA3 part of
stratum lacunosum
moleculare
Part of stratum lacunosum-moleculare in area CA3. It is bounded by the stratum lacunosum-moleculare of CA2 and CA1. It is bounded superficially by the
CA3 stratum
lucidum
CA3 stratum
lucidum
nlx_78258 Stratum lucidum
CA3 s. lucidum
Cytoarchitectural layer in CA3 consisting of a relatively acellular zone lying just above the pyramidal cell layer, occupied by mossy fiber axons originating fro
CA3 stratum
oriens
CA3 stratum
oriens
birnlex_4117 CA3 s. oriens Part of stratum oriens lying in area CA3 deep to the CA3 pyramidal cell layer and continuous with stratum oriens of area CA2 and bounded by the dentate g
CA3 stratum
radiatum
CA3 stratum
radiatum
birnlex_4121 CA3 s. radiatum Part of stratum radiatum in area CA3, lying superficial to the stratum lucidum and deep to CA3 stratum lacunosum-moleculare.
Caudal anterior
cingulate cortex
Caudal anterior
cingulate cortex
birnlex_967 Component of the cingulate cortex. The rostral boundary was the first appearance of the genu of the corpus callosum whereas the caudal boundary was esta
Caudal middle
frontal gyrus
Caudal middle
frontal gyrus
birnlex_1083 Component of the middl frontal gyrus. The rostral boundary of the middle frontal gyrus was the rostral extent of the middle frontal gyrus whereas the caudal b
Caudal part of
spinal trigeminal
nucleus
Caudal part of
spinal trigeminal
nucleus
birnlex_2637 trigeminal caudal
nucleus
Caudate nucleus Caudate nucleus birnlex_1373 Caudate Subcortical nucleus of telecephalic origin consisting of an elongated gray mass lying lateral to and bordering the lateral ventricle. It is divided into a head, bod
Caudomedial
Nidopallium
Caudomedial
Nidopallium
nlx_144027 Nidopallium
caudomediale
Caudomedial
neostriatum
Secondary avian auditory forebrain region
Caudomedial
lobule
Caudomedial
lobule
nlx_149279 Region of cortex in the region of the isthmus between the cingulate and parahippocampal cortex in primate brain comprising a rostrally oriented bulge that is
Caudoputamen Caudoputamen nlx_anat_100312 Caudate-putamen
Caudate putamen
Regional part of telencephalon in some species, e.g., rodent, equivalent to the dorsal striatum (caudate nucleus and putamen). Unlike the dorsal striatum of pr
Central amygdaloid
nucleus
Central amygdaloid
nucleus
birnlex_2682 central nucleus of
amygdala
central nucleus of
the amygdala
The output region of the amygdala responsible for controlling responses (Phelps & LeDoux, 2005, PMID: 16242399).
Central cervical
spinocerebellar
tract
Central cervical
spinocerebellar
tract
nlx_41715 Afferents from the neck and head to the cerebellum.
Central gray
Central gray
birnlex_2638 central gray matter
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su s ance o
medulla
su s ance o
medulla
Cerebellar
Paravermis
Cerebellar
Paravermis
nlx_anat_20081236 Intermediate zone A region on either side of the midline of the cerebellum that lies lateral to the vermis and medial to the hemisphere. It contains the cerebellar cortical zones C1
Cerebellar cortex Cerebellar cortex birnlex_1566 The superficial gray matter of the cerebellum. It consists of three main layers, the molecular layer, the Purkinje cell layer and the granule cell layer, and the wh
Cerebellar
penducular
complex
Cerebellar
penducular
complex
birnlex_970 cerebellar
peduncles and
decussationscerebellar
peduncles
Cerebellar white
matter
Cerebellar white
matter
birnlex_1562 Regional part of cerebellum consisting of the myelinated axons lying deep to the granule cell layer, excluding the deep cerebellar nuclei and the cerebellar ped
Cerebellum Cerebellum birnlex_1489 Cerebellar Part of the rhombencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa behind the brain stem, consisting of the cerebellar cortex, deep cerebellar nuclei and cereb
Cerebral aqueduct Cerebral aqueduct birnlex_1261 aqueduct of Sylvius Part of ventricular system of brain consisting of a narrow channel in the midbrain connecting the third and fourth ventricles. (Maryann Martone)
Cerebral cortex Cerebral cortex birnlex_1494 Cortex The thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere that develops from the telencephalon. It consists of the neocortex (6 layered cortex or
Cerebral white
matter
Cerebral white
matter
birnlex_711 White matter is one of the two main solid components of the central nervous system. It is composed of myelinated nerve cell processes, or axons, which con
Cerebrum Cerebrum birnlex_1042 Gross division of the brain. The term cerebrum has several definit ions ranging in generality from equivalence to the term "brain" to the sum of the left cerebral
Chemoarchitectural
part
Chemoarchitectural
part
nlx_anat_20090501 Regional part of an anatomical region that is revealed by the use of a stain that reveals chemoarchitecture.
Choroid plexus Choroid plexus UBERON:0001886 a structure consisting of modified ependymal cells in the ventricles of the brain responsible for the production of cerebral spinal fluid (CSFF).
Choroid plexus of
fourth ventricle
Choroid plexus of
fourth ventricle
nlx_27388 Choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle
Choroid plexus of
lateral ventricle
Choroid plexus of
lateral ventricle
nlx_32548 Part of choroid plexus contained in the lateral ventricle
Choroid plexus of
third ventricle
Choroid plexus of
third ventricle
nlx_18606 Part of choroid plexus contained in the third ventricle
Cingulate gyrus Cingulate gyrus birnlex_798 cingulate region
cingulate area
One of the convolutions on the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere. It surrounds the rostral part of the brain and interhemispheric commissure and form
Circumventricular
organ
Circumventricular
organ
nlx_anat_20090312 Brain region located around or in relation to the ventricular system that is highly vascularized and distinguished by the lack of a blood brain barrier.
Claustrum Claustrum birnlex_1522 insular claustrum Lamina of gray matter in the forebrain separated from the cortex in most species by the extreme capsule. (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd Ed., 1981, pg
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molecular layer
dentate gyrus
stratum moleculare
Diagonal band Diagonal band birnlex_1551 diagonal band of
Broca
A white fibre bundle descending in the precommissural septum toward the base of the forebrain, immediately rostral to the lamina terminalis; at the base, the
Diencephalon Diencephalon birnlex_1503 Interbrain Part of the brain consisting of the paired caudal parts of the prosencephalon from which the Thalamus; Hypothalamus; Epithalamus; and Subthalamus are der
Dorsal accessory
olive
Dorsal accessory
olive
nlx_anat_100310 Regional part of inferior olivary complex
Dorsal acoustic
stria
Dorsal acoustic
stria
birnlex_1698 white matter structure containing fibers arising from the cochlear nuclear complex
Dorsal column
nucleus
Dorsal column
nucleus
nlx_153860 Dorsal column
nuclei
A pair of nuclei in the brainstem. The name refers collectively to the cuneate nucleus and gracile nucleus, which are present at the junction between the spinal
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus
birnlex_986 A fiber bundle containing fibers from nuclei of the hypothalamus that project to the dorsal tegmental nucleus and other regions of the midbrain and the pons, a
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
hypothalamus
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
hypothalamus
birnlex_898 Part of dorsal longitudinal fasciculus located within the hypothalamus
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
medulla
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
medulla
birnlex_1257 Part of dorsal longitudinal fasciculus located in the medulla
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
midbrain
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of
midbrain
birnlex_893 Part of dorsal longitudinal fasciculus located in the midbrain tegmentum
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of pons
Dorsal longitudinal
fasciculus of pons
birnlex_1707 Part of dorsal longitudinal fasciculus located within the pons
Dorsal nucleus of
lateral geniculate
body
Dorsal nucleus of
lateral geniculate
body
birnlex_1595 nucleus geniculatus
lateralis pars
dorsalis
dorsal lateral
geniculate nucleus
Part of lateral geniculate nucleus that receives major input from the retina and has reciprocal connections with the primary visual cortex and the thalamic retic
Dorsal raphe
nucleus
Dorsal raphe
nucleus
birnlex_982 Dorsal raphe
dorsal nucleus
The dorsal raphe nucleus is the largest of the raphe nuclei and is responsible for the majority of GABAergic projections to the forebrain
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raphe
dorsal nucleus
raph
Dorsal tegmental
nucleus pars
dorsalis
Dorsal tegmental
nucleus pars
dorsalis
nlx_anat_20090407 Dorsal tegmental
nucleus of Gudden
pars dorsalis
Part of dorsal tegmental nucleus characterized by round, small cells that are lightly stained in Nissl preparations.
Dorsal tegmental
nucleus pars
ventralis
Dorsal tegmental
nucleus pars
ventralis
nlx_anat_20090408 Dorsal tegmental
nucleus of Gudden
pars ventralispars ventralis of the
dorsal tegmental
nucleus of Gudden
pars ventralis of the
dorsal tegmental
nucleus
Cytoarchitectural part of the dorsal tegmental nucleus based on cell size. The pars ventralis is characterized by medium sized oval or triangular cells that stain
Dorsolateral
prefrontal cortex
Dorsolateral
prefrontal cortex
UBERON_0009834 Part of prefrontal cortex. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DL-PFC or DLPFC), according to a more restricted definition, is roughly equivalent to Brodma
variety of brain areas, which include the thalamus, parts of the basal ganglia (the dorsal caudate nucleus), the hippocampus, and primary and secondary assoc
Dorsomedial
nucleus of
hypothalamus
Dorsomedial
nucleus of
hypothalamus
birnlex_1558
Endopiriform
nucleus
Endopiriform
nucleus
nlx_anat_091033 Layer 4 of piriform
cortex
layer IV of piriform
cortex
An elongated nucleus consisting largely of multipolar spiny cells lying deep to the piriform cortex. According to Price (1990; pp. 979-998 in The Human Ner
Entorhinal cortex Entorhinal cortex birnlex_1508 entorhinal area Component of the temporal lobe on the mesial surface. The rostral and caudal boundaries of the entorhinal cortex are the rostral end of the collateral sulcus a
Entorhinal cortex
layer 2 cell island
Entorhinal cortex
layer 2 cell island
nlx_anat_090822 cell island of
entorhinal cortex
entorhinal cell island
cell island of
entorhinal cortex
layer II
entorhinal cortex
layer II cell island
entorhinal cortex
layer II cell cluster
Clumps of polygonal cells that stain darkly in Nissl preparations in layer 2 of entorhinal cortex
Epithalamus Epithalamus birnlex_1710 Most dorsal part of the thalamus, comprising the pineal gland and habenular nuclei in most vertebrates. In a few vertebrates, it also includes the parietal eye. (
External capsule External capsule nlx_16247 Thin band of white matter that separates the medial aspect of the putamen from the lateral aspect of the globus pallidus external division
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Extreme capsule Extreme capsule nlx_21887 Thin band of fibers separating the claustrum from the insular cortex
Facial nucleus Facial nucleus birnlex_903 Facial motor
nucleus
Nucleus located in the pontine tegmentum containing motor neurons that innervate the muscles of the face. Some neurons that project to the cerebellum have
Fasciculus Fasciculus birnlex_872 A bundle of anatomical fibers, as of muscle or nerve (American Heritage Dictionary 4th ed)
F ield H1 of Forel F ield H1 of Forel nlx_86272 thalamic fasiculus
field H1
Forel's field H1
Predominantly white matter structure in the subthalamus, corresponding to the thalamic fasiculus (adapted from Wikipedia)
Field L Field L nlx_144026 The primary thalamorecipient forebrain auditory region. This term is mainly used in avian neuroanatomy
Fimbria of
hippocampus
Fimbria of
hippocampus
birnlex_1502 fimbria of the fornix
fimbria
fimbria-fornix
Part of fornix lying closest to the hippocampal formation continuos with the alveus.
Forebrain Forebrain birnlex_1509 prosencephalon The part of the brain developed from the most rostral of the three primary vesicles of the embryonic neural tube and consisting of the DIENCEPHALON an
Fornix Fornix birnlex_705 White matter structure carrying axons connecting the hippocampal formation to other brain regions. It is typically divided into the columns (crus), body, com
Fourth ventricle Fourth ventricle birnlex_1256 4th ventricle Part of the ventricular system of the brain, forming a single large irregularly shaped cavity located on the midline of the rhombencephalon, between the medull
Frontal cortex Frontal cortex nlx_anat_20090601 Anterior portion of the frontal cortex, lying anterior to the central sulcus in humans. It is bounded by the parietal cortex posteriorly and the temporal cortex la
Frontal lobe Frontal lobe birnlex_928 The anterior part of the cerebral hemisphere. (MSH)
Frontal lobe of
human
Frontal lobe of
human
FMAID: 61824 Frontal lobe of human is the anterior-most of five lobes of the cerebral hemisphere. It is bounded by the central sulcus on its posterior border and by the long
Frontal operculum Frontal operculum birnlex_751 inferior frontal gyrus
pars opercularis
Portion of frontal lobe that overlaps the insular cortex (adapted from Wikipedia)
Frontal pole Frontal pole birnlex_1716 Component of the frontal lobe. The rostral and caudal boundaries of the frontal pole are the superior frontal gyrus and the rostral division of the middle fronta
Fundus striati Fundus striati nlx_144261 fundus of the
striatum
striatal fundus
The ventral portion of the dorsal striatum, linking the caudate nucleus and the putamen anteriorly (adapted from Wikipedia)
Genu of corpus
callosum
Genu of corpus
callosum
nlx_144462 genu
genu of corpus
callosum
Genu corporis
callosi
Part of corpus callosum comprising the "kneelike" anterior bend (adapted from Nolte, The Human Brain, 6th ed., 2009 pg 664)
Gigantocerebellum Gigantocerebellum nlx_89001 Cerebellum of weakly electric fish notable for its large size relative to body weight (Squire et al., Fundamental neuroscience, Elsevier, 2008, pg 752.
Globose nucleus Globose nucleus birnlex_1158 posterior interposed
nucleus
Nucleus globosus
posterior
interpositus nucleus
One of two nuclei comprising the interpositus cerebellar nuclear complex of the deep cerebellar nuclei. It is recognized in human cerebellum but is not disting
Globus pallidus Globus pallidus birnlex_1234 Pale Body Subcortical nucleus, functionally part of the basal ganglia, which consists of two segments the external (or lateral) and internal (or medial) separated by the me
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Globus pallidus
external segment
Globus pallidus
external segment
birnlex_1610 external part of
globus pallidus
lateral segment of
globus pallidus
lateral globus
pallidus
lateral pallidum
external pallidum
The more lateral of the two segments of the globus pallidus, abutting the putamen in species which have both a caudate and putamen; the caudoputamen in ot
Globus pallidus
internal segment
Globus pallidus
internal segment
birnlex_1555 internal part of
globus pallidus
Internal pallidum
medial segment of
globus pallidus
globus pallidus
internus
The more medial segment of the globus pallidus.
Glycogen body Glycogen body nlx_151880 A gelatinous mass that surrounds the central canal in the lumbosacral sinus in the caudal spinal cord of birds. It is made of specialized cells that contain large a
Gracile fasciculus Gracile fasciculus nlx_144039 Axon bundle arising largely from the dorsal root ganglia of the lower spinal cord, ascending in humans in the dorsal funiculus, synapsing within the nucleus gra
Gracile fasciculus
of medulla
Gracile fasciculus
of medulla
birnlex_1282 gracile fascicle
(Gall)
Part of gracile fasiculus located in the medulla
Gracile nucleus Gracile nucleus birnlex_2643 nucleus gracilis
Golls nucleus
Nucleus in the caudal medulla that receive projections primarily from ipsilateral dorsal root ganglion cells via the posterior column of the spinal cord
Head of caudate
nucleus
Head of caudate
nucleus
birnlex_1212 Largest part of the caudate nucleus lying lateral to and protruding into the anterior of the lateral ventricle
Hindbrain Hindbrain birnlex_942 rhombencephalon Part of the brainconstituting the MEDULLA OBLONGATA (myelencephalon) and PONS (metencephalon). (adapted from MSH) * part of the brain devel
Hippocampal
formation
Hippocampal
formation
birnlex_715 A part of the brain consisting of a three layered cortex located in the forebrain bordering the medial surface of the lateral ventricle. The term hippocampal for
Hippocampus Hippocampus birnlex_721 Cornu ammonis
Ammon's horn
hippocampus
proper
ammon horn
hippocampal
A part of the hippocampal formation consisting of a three layered cortex located in the forebrain bordered by the medial surface of the lateral ventricle, the de
Hippocampus
regio inferior of
Cajal
Hippocampus
regio inferior of
Cajal
nlx_anat_1008014 regio inferior One of two cytoarchitectural division of hippocampus proposed by Ramon y Cajal consisting of a large-celled proximal region of the hippocampus proper. T
Hippocampus
Hippocampus
nlx_anat_1008015 regio superior One of two cytoarchitectural divisions of the hippocampus proper proposed by Ramon y Cajal consisting of a smaller celled distal region, equivalent to CA1
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Cajal
Cajal
Horizontal fissure Horizontal fissure nlx_anat_20081255 Fissura Horizontalis
Fissura Intercruralis
Fissure between cerebellar hemispheric lobules VIIA and VIIBi.
Hypoglossal
nucleus
Hypoglossal
nucleus
birnlex_2644 hypoglossal nerve
nucleus
Nucleus forming a longitudinal cell column in the medulla, close beneath the floor of the 4th ventricle, containing motor neurons that innervate the muscles of t
Hypophysis Hypophysis birnlex_1353 Pituitary gland
Pituitary
Hypothalamus Hypothalamus birnlex_734 Ventral part of the diencephalon extending from the region of the optic chiasm to the caudal border of the mammillary bodies and forming the inferior and late
Induseum griseum Induseum griseum nlx_49940 dorsal hippocampal
continuation
Thin layer of cortex lying on the dorsal surface of the corpus callosum. It has been debated whether it is more related to the hippocampus or the olfactory bu
Inferior cerebellar
peduncle
Inferior cerebellar
peduncle
birnlex_1691 restiform body Regional part of medullary white matter (according to Neuronames) primarily found at the level of the open medulla, consisting of a large bundle of fibers pro
Inferior colliculus Inferior colliculus birnlex_806 Part of the midbrain tectum, consisting of paired predominantly gray matter elevations on the dorsal aspect of the midbrain, located caudal to the superior col
Inferior frontal
gyrus
Inferior frontal
gyrus
birnlex_873 Component of the frontal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the first appearance of the inferior frontal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is the pre
Inferior horn of the
lateral ventricle
Inferior horn of the
lateral ventricle
birnlex_1292 temporal horn of
lateral ventricle
The part of the lateral ventricle extending downward and anteriorly in the temporal lobe.
Inferior parietal
cortex
Inferior parietal
cortex
birnlex_1194 inferior parietal
lobule
Component of the parietal lobe. The inferior parietal cortex label includes the inferior parietal gyrus and the angular gyrus and lies inferior to the superior parie
Inferior pulvinar
nucleus
Inferior pulvinar
nucleus
birnlex_830 nucleus pulvinaris
thalami
nucleus pulvinaris
inferior
nucleus pulvinar
pars inferior
nucleus pulvinaris
inferior thalami
One of four subdivisions recognized in the primate pulvinar based on initially on topography, located ventrally between the medial and lateral geniculate bodie
Inferior temporal
gyrus
Inferior temporal
gyrus
birnlex_1577 gyrus temporalis
inferior
Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the rostral extent of the inferior temporal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is desi
Inferior vestibular
nucleus
Inferior vestibular
nucleus
nlx_144004 Descending
vestibular nucleusspinal vestibular
nucleus
One of the nuclei comprising the vestibular nuclear complex, characterized by bundles of longitudinal fibers running through it. Multiple cell groups are often i
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Insula Insula birnlex_1117 Insular cortex
central lobe
insular gyrus
insular lobe
insular region
insulary cortex
island of Reil
Lobus insularis
Gray matter of the insular region of the neocortex. In gyrencephalic animals, it is part of the insular lobe and lies in the depths of the lateral fissure and covere
Interanterodorsal
nucleus of the
thalamus
Interanterodorsal
nucleus of the
thalamus
nlx_144468 interanterodorsal
nucleus of thalamus
a group of nerve cells that bridges the midline of the thalamus between the anterodorsal nucleus of the thalamus of the left and right sides. According to Crosb
Intercalated
amygdaloid nuclei
Intercalated
amygdaloid nuclei
birnlex_2683 Massa intercalata
Massa intercalata of
amygdala
intercalated nucleus
of the amygdala
intercalated nuclei
of amygdala
intercalated masses
of nucleus
amygdaloideus
Discrete clusters of cells intercalated among the major amygdaloid nuclei. They stain darkly in Nissl stains and have been identified in all mammals. The main
identified in all mammals. (Millhouse, O. E. The intercalated cells of the amygdala. J Comp Neurol 247: 246-271, 1986)
Intermediate
acoustic stria
Intermediate
acoustic stria
birnlex_768 commissure of Held
intermediate
acoustic stria (Held)
intermediate
acoustic stria of
Held
White matter structure containing axons arising from cochlear nuclear complex (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed, 1985, pg 609)
Internal capsule Internal capsule birnlex_1659 White matter regional part of brain which is flanked by nuclear masses, consisting of both afferent and efferent fibers projecting between the cerebral cortex a
Internal medullary
lamina of thalamus
Internal medullary
lamina of thalamus
birnlex_1621 Predominantly white regional part of thalamus consisting of a Y shaped bundle of fibers that runs the anterior-posterior length of thalamus and divides the thal
Interstitial nucleusof the posterior
limb of the anterior
commissure
Interstitial nucleusof the posterior
limb of the anterior
commissure
nlx_35944 A group of cells extending caudally with the posterior part of anterior commissure ventral to the striatum in the mouse (Paxinos-2001) and the primate (Fudg
Interthalamic
adhesion
Interthalamic
adhesion
nlx_144100 massa intermedia Median gray matter mass that connects the two thalami; present in a large percentage of humans (Heimer, L. The Human Brain and Spinal Cord, 2nd ed., 19
Isla magna of
Calleja
Isla magna of
Calleja
nlx_55138 Large island of
Calleja
insula magna
Regional part of telencephalon; the most prominent of the islands of Calleja located medially in the nucleus accumbens (adapted from Braininfo.org).
Islands of Calleja Islands of Calleja birnlex_1113 Islets of Calleja Small clusters of granule cells located in the olfactory tubercle and also within the Island of Calleja magna that lies between the septum and the nucleus accum
Islands of Calleja
of olfactorytubercle
Islands of Calleja
of olfactorytubercle
nlx_50741 Islets of Calleja Part of olfactory tubercle defined by dense aggregations of granule cells
Isthmus of Isthmus of birnlex_1541 isthmus of cingulate Component of the cingulate cortex comprising the region linking the posterior cingulate gyrus and the parahippocampal gyrus. The rostral and caudal bounda
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cingulate gyrus
cingulate gyrus
cortex
isthmus of the gyrus
fornicatus
cingulo-
parahippocampal
isthmus
Juxtarestiform
body
Juxtarestiform
body
birnlex_1101 Fibers interconnecting the cerebellum and vestibular nuclei, traveling medial to the restiform body (inferior cerebellar peduncle) (Nolte, The Human Brain, 6t
Lamina dissecansof entorhinal cortex
Lamina dissecansof entorhinal cortex
nlx_17980 lamina dissecanslayer IV of
entorhinal cortex
Acellular layer of entorhinal cortex, usually identified as layer IV in some nomenclatures (Paxinos, The rat nervous system, Academic Press, 1995, pg 473-4
Lateral agranular
field
Lateral agranular
field
nlx_144408 agranular lateral
field
"The lateral agranular field (AGl) lies between AGm and the SI cortex and is widest rostrally....Compared to AGm, AGl has a more homogeneous appearan
Lateral amygdaloid
nucleus
Lateral amygdaloid
nucleus
birnlex_2687 lateral nucleus of
amygdala
medial principal
nucleus
lateral principal
nucleus of amygdala
The sensory interface of the amygdala where plasticity is mediated (Phelps & LeDoux, 2005, PMID: 16242399).
Lateral lemniscus
(birnlex 976)
Lateral lemniscus
(birnlex 976)
birnlex_976 A fiber bundle that runs through the medulla, pons and midbrain that arises in the cochlear nucleus and projects to various brainstem nuclei and ultimately the
superior olive, fourth) order information coming out of some of these brainstem nuclei. Adapted from Wikipedia.org (MM).
Lateral medullary
lamina
Lateral medullary
lamina
birnlex_1634 lateral medulary
stria
external medulary
lamina of lentiform
nucleus
outer medulary
lamina
lateral medulary
lamina of globus
pallidus
external medulary
lamina of globus
pallidus
medulary lamina of
pallidum
external medullary
lamina
Thin band of myelinated fibers lying on the lateral (external) surface of the globus pallidus, external segment, separating it from the putamen. (Carpenter, A co
Lateral occipital
cortex
Lateral occipital
cortex
birnlex_735 lateral occipital
gyrus
Component of the occipital lobe. The rostral and caudal boundaries of the lateral occipital cortex were the superior parietal gyrus and as the last visible portio
Lateral orbital
frontal cortex
Lateral orbital
frontal cortex
birnlex_1244 Component of the orbtial frontal cortex The rostral boundary is the first slice where the lateral orbital gyrus is apparent with the frontomarginal sulcus wherea
Lateral Lateral nlx_143582 nucleus Nucleus located in the rostral ventrolateral medulla. The PGL was originally identified by cytoarchitectural criteria in the human medulla (Olszewski and Baxte
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nucleus nucleus lateralis
, , .
Lateral septal
nucleus
Lateral septal
nucleus
birnlex_1321 lateral septal
nucleus (Cajal)
lateral septum
nucleus
lateral parolfactory
nucleus
Lateral septum
Regional part of the septal nuclei, lying dorsal and slightly lateral to the medial septal nucleus. The lateral septum receives the bulk of projections of areas proj
Lateral superior
olivary nucleus
Lateral superior
olivary nucleus
birnlex_1675 One of two recognized nuclei comprising the superior olive. The lateral superior olivary nucleus is much less prominent in humans than in many rodents and c
Lateral ventricle Lateral ventricle birnlex_1263 Part of the ventricular system of the brain in each of the cerebral hemispheres. The lateral ventricle in each hemisphere is separated from the other by the sept
Lateral vestibular
nucleus
Lateral vestibular
nucleus
nlx_144002 Deiter's nucleus
lateral vestibular
nucleus (Deiters)
nucleus of Deiters
Nucleus vestibularis
lateralis
One of the nuclei comprising the vestibular nuclear complex. In some mammals, e.g., primates, it is further subdivided into subnuclei. It therefore differs in ap
Left frontal lobe Left frontal lobe birnlex_1787 The frontal lobe of the left hemisphere of the brain
Left occipital lobe Left occipital lobe birnlex_1782 The occipital lobe of the left hemisphere of the brain
Left parietal lobe Left parietal lobe birnlex_1728 Parietal lobe of the left hemisphere of the brain
Left temporal lobe Left temporal lobe birnlex_1784 Temporal lobe of the left hemisphere of the brain
Lemniscus Lemniscus birnlex_881
Limbic lobe Limbic lobe birnlex_1128 Part of cerebral hemisphere located on the medial surface, forming a ring around the brain stem
Limen of insula Limen of insula birnlex_1493 Limen insulae
angulus gyri
olfactorii lateralis
Gyrus ambiens
The anterior basal part of the insular cortex, which separates the lateral surface of the insula from the anterior perforated substance (Heimer, The Human Bra
Lingual gyrus Lingual gyrus birnlex_740 medial
occipitotemporal
gyrus
lingula of cerebral
hemisphere
Component of the occipital lobe. The rostral boundary of the lingual gyrus was the posterior extent of the parahippocampal gyrus whereas the caudal bounda
Lissauer's tract of
medulla
Lissauer's tract of
medulla
birnlex_1267 Part of Lissauer's tract located in the medulla
Lissauer's tract of
spinal cord
Lissauer's tract of
spinal cord
nlx_143967 dorsolateral
fasciculus of spinal
cord
White matter tract in spinal cord laying between the substantia gelatinosa and the surface of the spinal cord.
Lobe of cerebral
cortex
Lobe of cerebral
cortex
birnlex_922 cerebral lobes
lobes of the brain
Divisions of the cerebral cortex from gross anatomical observation based on the locations of major sulci and fissures in gyrencephalic animals, including both
Locus ceruleus Locus ceruleus birnlex_905 Locus caeruleus A noradrenergic nucleus in the brain stem involved with physiological responses to stress and panic; also implicated in physical dependence and withdrawal. (
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Substantia
ferruginea
Nucleus
Pigmentosus Pontis
Locus coeruleus
blue nucleus
Magnocellular part
of red nucleus
Magnocellular part
of red nucleus
birnlex_720 magnocellular red
nucleus
Caudal region of the red nucleus located in the midbrain, containing mostly large cell bodies.
Mammillary body Mammillary body birnlex_865 One of two hemispherical bulges on the base of the posterior hypothalamus (Butler and Hodos, Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy, 2nd ed., 2005, pg
Mammillary
peduncle
Mammillary
peduncle
birnlex_1486 Peduncle of
mammillary body
White matter bundle in the posterior hypothalamus containing ascending afferent fibers to the mammillary bodies from the ventral and dorsal tegmental nuclei (
Mammillothalamic
tract
Mammillothalamic
tract
nlx_24081 mammillo- thalamic
tract
A fiber pathway that originates from neurons in the posterior hypothalamic region and projects to various nuclei of the anterior nuclear group of the thalamus.
Mammillothalamic
tract of
hypothalamus
Mammillothalamic
tract of
hypothalamus
birnlex_855 Mammillothalamic
tract of
hypothalamus
Part of mammillothalamic tract contained within the hypothalamus
Matrix
compartment of
caudate nucleus
Matrix
compartment of
caudate nucleus
nlx_anat_20090504 Matrix compartment located in the caudate nucleus
Matrix
compartment of
neostriatum
Matrix
compartment of
neostriatum
nlx_anat_20090503 Matrix
compartment
matrix
striatal matrix
striatal matrix
compartment
The larger of two chemoarchitectural compartments identified in the neostriatum through differential staining for various biochemical markers. It usually is iden
Matrix part of head
of caudate nucleus
Matrix part of head
of caudate nucleus
nlx_anat_1010005 Matrix compartment located in the head of the caudate nucleus
Matrix part of tail
of caudate nucleus
Matrix part of tail
of caudate nucleus
nlx_anat_1010006 Matrix compartment located in the ta il of the caudate nucleus
Medial accessoryolive
Medial accessoryolive
nlx_anat_100309 Regional part of the inferior olivary complex
Medial geniculate
body
Medial geniculate
body
birnlex_1670 corpus geniculatum
mediale
medial geniculate
complex
medial geniculate
nucleus
Nuclear complex of the thalamus situated on the caudal, subpial aspect of the thalamus (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed., 1981, pg 622).
Medial lemniscus
of medulla
Medial lemniscus
of medulla
birnlex_1570 Part of medial lemniscus located within the medulla
Medial lemniscus
of midbrain
Medial lemniscus
of midbrain
birnlex_1296 Part of medial lemniscus located within the midbrain
Medial lemniscus
of pons
Medial lemniscus
of pons
birnlex_781 Part of medial lemniscus located within the pons
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Medial longitudinal
fasciculus
Medial longitudinal
fasciculus
nlx_144065 Fiber bundle running longitudinally along the midline in the midbrain, pons and medulla, containing fibers that interconnect the cranial nerve nuclei controlling e
Medial medullary
lamina
Medial medullary
lamina
birnlex_1501 internal medullary
lamina of pallidum
Thin sheet of white matter dividing the external and internal segments of the globus pallidus in primates
Medial nucleus of
trapezoid body
Medial nucleus of
trapezoid body
birnlex_2595 Nucleus in the pontine tegmentum of most mammals that receives projections from the ventral cochlear nucleus via the large specialized synapse, the Calyx o
Medial orbital
frontal cortex
Medial orbital
frontal cortex
birnlex_1249 Component of the orbtial frontal cortex. The rostral boundary is the first slice where the medial orbital gyrus became visible whereas the caudal boundary is t
Medial prefrontal
cortex
Medial prefrontal
cortex
nlx_152054 Region of prefrontal cortex comprising the rostral insular cortex and the rostromedial tip of the cingulate gyrus, also referred to as the infrslimbic and prelimbi
Medial septal
nucleus
Medial septal
nucleus
birnlex_1668 Medial septum Cells lying generally in front of Regional_part_of_septal_nuclei, lying ventral to and slightly medial to the lateral septal nucleus. Neurons in this nucleus give ris
Medial superior
olivary nucleus
Medial superior
olivary nucleus
birnlex_1682 One of two subnuclei of the superior olive located within the caudal pontine tegmentum. Appears as a parasagittal row of transversely oriented bipolar neuro
Median eminence Median eminence birnlex_925 Median eminence
of hypothalamus
Median eminence
of posterior lobe of
pituitary gland
Median eminence
of neurohypophysis
eminentia medialis
Elevation on the ventral surface of the brain located at the zone of attachment between the hypothalamic floor and the hypophysis (Butler and Hodos, Compa
Medulla oblongata Medulla oblongata birnlex_957 myelencephalon
medulla
The lower portion of the hindbrain and brainstem located between the pons and spinal cord. This structure contains several descending and ascending tracts,
Medullary reticular
formation
Medullary reticular
formation
birnlex_1020 Part of reticular formation located in the medulla
Mesencephalicnucleus of
tri eminal nerve
Mesencephalicnucleus of
tri eminal nerve
birnlex_1010 mesencephalictrigeminal nucleus
Elongated nucleus located in the midbrain tegmentum that receives proprioceptive input from both teh extraocular and the masticatory muscles. Contrary to t
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Metencephalon Metencephalon birnlex_965 Anterior part of the hindbrain ventral to the cerebellum.
Midbrain Midbrain birnlex_1667 Mesencephalon Part of the brain that develops from the middle of the 3 primary vesicles of the embryonic neural tube, between the prosencephalon and rhombencephalon, la
Midbrain raphe
nuclei
Midbrain raphe
nuclei
birnlex_1676 Midbrain raphe Midline nuclei found in the midbrain, includes the dorsal raphe nucleus and the rostral linear nucleus of raphe.
Midbrain reticular
formation
Midbrain reticular
formation
birnlex_1235 Part of the reticular formation located in the midbrain tegmentum
Midbrain tectum Midbrain tectum birnlex_1032 tectum Dorsal part of the midbrain, consisting of the superior and inferior colliculi and the pretectal nuclei (MM).
Middle cerebellar
peduncle
Middle cerebellar
peduncle
birnlex_1529 brachium pontis Regional part of medullary white matter (according to Neuronames) primarily found at the level of the pons, consisting of a very large bundle of fibers origina
Middle frontal
gyrus
Middle frontal
gyrus
birnlex_1451 Component of the frontal lobe, lateral aspect (Christine Fennema-Notestine).
Middle temporal
area
Middle temporal
area
nlx_anat_20090308 The term "middle temporal visual area" was first used by Allman and Kaas (1971) for a region of the owl monkey brain located on the "caudal third of the mi
caudal portion of MT bordering area 19."
Middle temporal
area (Rhesus
macaque)
Middle temporal
area (Rhesus
macaque)
nlx_151686 V5 Originally described by Dubner and Zeki (1971) in rhesus macaques as "a well defined, and seemingly condensed, projection from the striate cortex" in the p
Middle temporal
gyrus
Middle temporal
gyrus
birnlex_1653 gyrus temporalis
medius
Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the rostral extent of the superior temporal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is the
Motor nucleus of
trigeminal nerve
Motor nucleus of
trigeminal nerve
birnlex_1222 motor trigeminal
nucleus
trigeminal motor
nucleus
trigeminal nucleus
Nucleus located in the pontine tegmentum containing cells that give rise to motor innervation of the jaw through the trigeminal nerve. It receives both crossed
Neocortex Neocortex birnlex_2547 neopallium
homotypical cortex
isocortex
Part of cerebral cortex defined on the basis of cytoarchitecture that has six layers. Starting from the cortical surface the layers are: molecular layer (I), externa
CEREBRAL CORTEX. It is composed of NEURONS arranged in six layers. (MSH) * the newer, 6 layered portion of the cerebral cortex showing stratific
Neuroh o h sis Neuroh o h sis birnlex 1586 osterior lobe of The neuroh o h sis not onl consists of the nerve endin s of the ox tocin- and vaso ressin-secretin neurons of the h othalamus, but also receives both d
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pituitary
neural lobe of
pituitary
Nucleus
accumbens
Nucleus
accumbens
birnlex_727 nucleus accumbens
septi
accumbens nucleus
A region of the brain consisting of a collection of neurons located in the forebrain ventral to the caudate and putamen. (caudoputamen in rodent) and continuo
Nucleus incertus Nucleus incertus nlx_144477 Distinct cell group in caudoventral regions of the pontine periventricular gray, adjacent to the ventromedial border of the caudal dorsal tegmental nucleus.
Nucleus of CNS Nucleus of CNS nlx_28443 nucleus A spatially aggregated collection of nerve cell bodies in the CNS, consisting of one or more subpopulations that share cell type, chemical phenotype, and co
Nucleus of field H
of Forel
Nucleus of field H
of Forel
nlx_144081 Nucleus of the subthalamus comprising cells lying scattered among fiber tracts, at the level of the mesodiencephalic junction, immediately rostral to the red nu
Nucleus of optic
tract
Nucleus of optic
tract
birnlex_868 nucleus of the optic
tract
optic tract nucleus
Predominantly gray matter structure consisting of large multipoloar cells lying aong axons of the brachium of the superior colliculus, lyaing adjaent to the dorsa
Nucleus of the stria
medullaris
Nucleus of the stria
medullaris
nlx_144458 Small nucleus in the thalamus lying between the fornix and the stria medullaris.
Nucleus
paramedianus
dorsalis
Nucleus
paramedianus
dorsalis
nlx_143549 nucleus
paramedianus
dorsalis
Small nucleus in the brainstem of human, located adjacent and medial to the nucleus prepositus in the dorsal medulla, described in several atlases of human br
region. Cells in PMD are also immunoreactive to nNOS, and immunoreactivity to a neurofilament protein shows many labeled cells and fibers. According to
Nucleus
retroambigualis
Nucleus
retroambigualis
nlx_144482 a group of neurons in the medulla at the caudal end of the nucleus ambiguus, from which the cranial part of the accessory nerve originates (adapted from Brai
Obex Obex nlx_151877 Small fold of tissue found at the caudal end of the 4th ventricle on the surface of the brain in the caudal medulla. It also marks the location of the dorsal colum
Occipital cortex Occipital cortex nlx_94204 Gray matter of neocortex located in the occipital lobe in organisms that have distinct lobes, located in the occipital pole and continuous with the gray matter o
Occipital cortex of
human
Occipital cortex of
human
FMAID: 67325 human occipital
cortex
Gray matter located in the occipital lobe of humans which occupies the posterior-most portion of the hemisphere. Anteriorly, it shares an arbitrary border wit
Occipital lobe Occipital lobe birnlex_1136 Posterior part of the cerebral hemisphere (MSH)
Oculomotor
nuclear complex
Oculomotor
nuclear complex
birnlex_1240 oculomotor nucleus Nuclear complex containing subnuclei that give rise to the axons of the occulomotor nerve, both motor and parasympathetic fibers, situated at the midline at t
Olfactory bulb Olfactory bulb birnlex_1137 main olfactory bulb Structure of the vertebrate telencephalon involved in olfaction.
Olfactory bulb
Olfactory bulb
nlx_63363 Lamina of the main olfactory bulb lying deep to the mitral cell layer and superficial to the granule cell layer. (in Shepherd, The Synaptic Organization of the Br
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plexiform layer
plexiform layer
Olfactory bulb
main external
plexiform layer
Olfactory bulb
main external
plexiform layer
nlx_96 Cytoarchitectural part of the olfactory bulb, lying superior to the mitral cell layer and inferior to the glomerular layer. The EPL is mostly neuropil composed al
Olfactory bulb
main glomerular
layer
Olfactory bulb
main glomerular
layer
nlx_anat_1005011 The glomerular layer of the main olfactory bulb, lying deep to the olfactory nerve layer. It contains the glomeruli, neuropil rich spheroid structures surrounded
Olfactory bulb
main olfactorynerve layer
Olfactory bulb
main olfactorynerve layer
nlx_anat_1005010 Superficial layer of the main olfactory bulb containing axons from the olfactory nerve and glial cells
Olfactory cortex Olfactory cortex birnlex_2707 Aggregate brain region defined as those areas of cerebral cortex receiving direct synaptic input from the olfactory bulb (Price, 1973). The most recognized st
Olfactory
entorhinal cortex
Olfactory
entorhinal cortex
birnlex_2705 A part of the entorhinal area defined on the basis of connectivity. It is the rostral portion, which receives a projection from the olfactory bulb (Price-90)-Ada
Olfactory peduncle Olfactory peduncle nlx_152599 The region connecting the olfactory bulb with the basal forebrain
Olfactory trigone Olfactory trigone birnlex_4042 Trigonum
olfactorium
A small triangular area in front of the anterior perforated substance. Its apex, directed forward, occupies the posterior part of the olfactory sulcus, and is bro
Olfactory tubercle Olfactory tubercle nlx_143578 anterior perforated
space
anterior perforated
substance
Tuberculum
olfactorium
Region in the ventral telencephalon, prominent in rodents, but present in all mammals, consisting of a laminated cortical part and the cap/hilus region. It is trad
Olivary pretectal
nucleus
Olivary pretectal
nucleus
birnlex_1037 Small distinct nucleus in the pretectum of mammals involved in the pupillary light reflect. In rats, it is an olive shaped (anterior) nucleus lying ventral to the brac
Opercular part of
inferior frontal
gyrus
Opercular part of
inferior frontal
gyrus
birnlex_823 pars opercularis
gyri frontalis
inferioris
Component of the inferior frontal gyrus.defined as the first gyrus from the precentral gyrus.
Optic chiasm Optic chiasm birnlex_1416 A location within the visual system of binocular animals where axons of retinal ganglion cells cross contralaterally or remain ipsilatterally towards termination z
Optic recess of
third ventricle
Optic recess of
third ventricle
nlx_144280 preoptic recess
supraoptic recess
Recessus opticus
Recessus
praeopticus
Recessus
supraopticus
Recess in third ventricle lying in front of the optic chiasm at the base of the lamina terminalis
Orbital frontal
cortex
Orbital frontal
cortex
birnlex_1049 orbitofrontal cortex Component of the prefontal cortex, frontal lobe, inferior region (Christine Fennema-Notestine).
Orbital part of
inferior frontal
gyrus
Orbital part of
inferior frontal
gyrus
birnlex_1207 pars orbitalis gyri
frontalis inferioris
Component of the inferior frontal gyrus.defined as the first gyrus from the precentral gyrus.the remainder of the inferior frontal gyrus once the pars opercularis
Organum
vasculosum lamina
Organum
vasculosum lamina
nlx_anat_100313 supraoptic crest
vascular organ of
circumventricular organ that forms the ventral part of the midline anterior wall of the third ventricle
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terminalis terminalis the lamina terminalis
medial
prechiasmatic gland
optic recess organ
Paleocortex Paleocortex nlx_143559 Part of th