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Diencephalon
| Name: | Diencephalon |
| Definition: | Part of the brain consisting of the paired caudal parts of the prosencephalon from which the Thalamus; Hypothalamus; Epithalamus; and Subthalamus are derived.(MeSH) |
| Synonym(s): | Interbrain |
| Is part of: | Forebrain |
| Abbreviation: | DiE |
| Super-category: | Regional part of brain |
| Id: | birnlex_1503 |
| Link to OWL / RDF: | Download this content as OWL/RDF |
| Neuronames ID ( what's this?): | 271 |
Neurons in Diencephalon
Thalamic reticular nucleus cell, Thalamus interneuron large, Thalamus interneuron small, Thalamus relay cell are neurons that can be found in Diencephalon or its parts.
Parts of Diencephalon
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Inferred incoming projections for Diencephalon
Receives projections from Dorsal nucleus of lateral geniculate body, Fastigial nucleus, Inferior colliculus, Interpositus Nucleus, Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus
Inferred outgoing projections for Diencephalon
Sends projections to Perirhinal cortex of primate of Burwell et al 1995
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| Abbrev | DiE + |
| Created | 15 July 2006 + |
| CurationStatus | uncurated, pending_final_vetting + |
| Definition | Part of the brain consisting of the paired caudal parts of the prosencephalon from which the Thalamus; Hypothalamus; Epithalamus; and Subthalamus are derived.(MeSH) |
| Has part | Epithalamus +, Habenulo-interpeduncular tract of diencephalon +, Hypothalamus +, Optic chiasm +, Optic nerve root +, Optic tract +, Organum vasculosum lamina terminalis +, Subthalamus +, Thalamus +, and Third ventricle + |
| Id | birnlex_1503 + |
| Is part of | Forebrain + |
| Label | Diencephalon + |
| ModifiedDate | 26 April 2010 + |
| NeuronamesLink | http://braininfo.rprc.washington.edu/Scripts/hiercentraldirectory.aspx?ID=271 + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Synonym | Interbrain + |
| Umlscui | C0012144 + |