paranigral nucleus (PN)

The term paranigral nucleus refers to a triangular substructure of the ventral tegmental area that is located between the substantia nigra and the interpeduncular nucleus ( Oertel-1969 ).

Also known as: paranigral nucleus, Nucleus paranigralis

NeuroNames ID: 1252

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paranigral nucleus
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Nucleus paranigralis
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paranigral nucleus
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