nucleus of the transverse peduncular tract

The term nucleus of the transverse peduncular tract refers to a substructure of the ventral tegmental area in nonprimates, the existence of which in humans is disputed ( Crosby-1962 ).

Also known as: nucleus of the transverse peduncular tract, Nucleus tractus peduncularis transversus, nucleus of basal optic root

NeuroNames ID: 1471

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Homo sapiens (human)

nucleus of basal optic root

Crosby-1962

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Homo sapiens (human)

nucleus of the transverse peduncular tract

Crosby-1962

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

Nucleus tractus peduncularis transversus

Crosby-1962

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