Compact part; Compact subnucleus

Pars compacta

Related terms: Compact part

The compact part is a portion of the nucleus containing numerous cells situated lateral to the fasciculus, and superior cerebellar peduncle.

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Nervous system >
Central part of nervous system; Central nervous system >
Brain >
Mesencephalon; Midbrain >
Cerebral peduncle >
Tegmentum of midbrain >
Grey substance >
Reticular nuclei >
Pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus >
Compact part; Compact subnucleus

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

Human neuroanatomy

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

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