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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English
nucleus of basal optic root
Crosby-1962
English
nucleus of the transverse peduncular tract
Crosby-1962
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Homo sapiens (human)
nucleus of basal optic root
Crosby-1962
Internal Structure
Yes
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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