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Piriform cortex layer 2
| Name: | Piriform cortex layer 2 |
| Definition: | Middle of three cytoarchitecturally defined layers of the piriform cortex characterized by a compact layer of cell bodies. It can be divided into a superficial part and a more densely packed deep part |
| Synonym(s): | layer 2 of piriform cortex, layer II of piriform cortex; piriform cortex layer II |
| Is part of: | Prepyriform area |
| Super-category: | Regional part of brain |
| Defining citation: | Shepherd, G. S. The synaptic organization of the brain, 5th ed, New York, Oxford University Press, 2003. |
| Id: | nlx_anat_091006 |
| Defining criteria: | cyto-architecture |
| Link to OWL / RDF: | Download this content as OWL/RDF |
| Defining Criteria: | cyto-architecture |
| Cyto-architecture defining Criteria: | Compact layer of cell bodies in Nissl stains |
Neurons in Piriform cortex layer 2
Olfactory cortex semilunar cell are neurons that can be found in Piriform cortex layer 2 or its parts.
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| CurationStatus | uncurated + |
| CytoDefiningCriteria | Compact layer of cell bodies in Nissl stains |
| DefiningCitation | Shepherd, G. S. The synaptic organization of the brain, 5th ed, New York, Oxford University Press, 2003. + |
| DefiningCriteria | cyto-architecture + |
| Definition | Middle of three cytoarchitecturally defined layers of the piriform cortex characterized by a compact layer of cell bodies. It can be divided into a superficial part and a more densely packed deep part |
| Has part | Piriform cortex layer 2a +, and Piriform cortex layer 2b + |
| Id | nlx_anat_091006 + |
| Is part of | Prepyriform area + |
| Label | Piriform cortex layer 2 + |
| ModifiedDate | 26 April 2010 + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Synonym | layer 2 of piriform cortex +, and layer II of piriform cortex; piriform cortex layer II + |