parafornical nucleus

The term parafornical nucleus refers to a substructure of the hypothalamus that surrounds the postcommissural fornix. It is part of the intermediate hypothalamic region medially and of the lateral hypothalamic area laterally ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: parafornical nucleus, Nucleus parafornicalis

NeuroNames ID: 2252

All Names & Sources
1 of 2
Showing 2 synonym(s) - Use arrows or swipe to navigate

Showing 2 synonym(s)

Language
Name
Source
English
parafornical nucleus
Carpenter-1983
No illustrations found

No illustrations available for this concept.

Species With The Structure
Equivalent By Human Macaque Rat Mouse
Internal Structure Has The Structure Relevant Data Not Located Relevant Data Not Located Relevant Data Not Located
1 of 2
Showing 2 record(s) - Use arrows to navigate

Showing 2 record(s)

Basis
Has Equivalent
Organism
Their Name
Source
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Nucleus parafornicalis
Mai-1997
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
parafornical nucleus
Carpenter-1983
No models found

No models available for this concept.

BrainInfo Copyright 1991-present UW