Nucleus limitans (Hassler)

The term Nucleus limitans (Hassler) refers to a composite substructure of the thalamus that includes the limitans nucleus, the posterior nucleus of the thalamus, the suprageniculate nucleus and part of the central lateral nucleus. It has three subdivisions: the limitans nucleus, the Nucleus limitans medialis (Hassler), and the Nucleus limitans portae (Hassler) ( Jones-1990 ).

Also known as: Nucleus limitans (Hassler)

NeuroNames ID: 2171

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Name:

Nucleus limitans (Hassler)

Language:

Latin

Organism:

human

Source:

Jones-1990

Citation:

Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 1990;54-55:1-20

Source Title:

Correlation and revised nomenclature of ventral nuclei in the thalamus of human and monkey

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Basis:

Internal Structure

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

Nucleus limitans (Hassler)

Source:

Jones-1990

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