intermediate nucleus of the lateral lemniscus
The term intermediate nucleus of the lateral lemniscus refers to the more dorsal of two parts of the ventral nucleus of the lateral lemniscus in the rat ( Paxinos-2009b ) and the mouse ( Franklin-2008, Hof-2000 ). The other part is the ventral nucleus of the lateral lemniscus (Paxinos). Functionally it is part of the subcortical auditory system ( Swanson-2004 ).
Also known as: intermediate nucleus of the lateral lemniscus, nucleus of the lateral lemniscus, horizontal part
NeuroNames ID: 1841
