Accessory nuclei of optic tract - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS

Accessory nuclei of optic tract are an accessory visual system containing optic fibers that project to three nuclei.

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human anatomy 1

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Nervous system >
Central part of nervous system; Central nervous system >
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Tegmentum of midbrain >
Grey substance >
Accessory nuclei of optic tract

Underlying structures:

Human neuroanatomy

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Diencephalon >
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Pretectum >
Grey matter >
Accessory nuclei of optic tract

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