The lateral globus pallidus (or external GPe) receives a strong glutamatergic projection from the subthalamic nucleus. The two form a particular system: a coupled pacemaker.The axons of the external globus […]
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Gustatory nucleus
The gustatory nucleus is a component of the solitary nucleus. It is associated with the sense of taste.GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Central lobule
The central lobule is a small square lobule situated in the anterior cerebellar notch. It overlaps the lingula from which it is separated by the precentral fissure; laterally it extends […]
Folium vermis
The folium vermis is a short narrow concealed band at the posterior extremity of the vermis consisting apparently of a single folium but in reality marked on its upper and […]
Alar central lobule
The lobulus centralis is a small square lobule situated in the anterior cerebellar notch. It overlaps the lingula from which it is separated by the precentral fissure; laterally it extends […]
Biventer lobule
The biventer lobule (or biventral lobule) is a region of the cerebellum. It is triangular in shape; its apex points backward and is joined by the gray band to the […]
Tuber of vermis
The tuber of vermis the most posterior division of the inferior vermis is of small size and laterally spreads out into the large inferior semilunar lobules which comprise at least […]
Nodule of vermis
The nodule (nodular lobe) or anterior end of the inferior vermis abuts against the roof of the fourth ventricle and can only be distinctly seen after the cerebellum has been […]
Bühler’s anastomotic artery
In human anatomy Bühler’s anastamotic artery (also called the arc of Bühler) is an anastomotic shunt joining the superior mesenteric artery and the celiac trunk in vertical orientation. As the […]
Cerebellar hemisphere
The cerebellum consists of three parts a median and two lateral which are continuous with each other and are substantially the same in structure. The median portion is constricted and […]