Compact part of substantia nigra

Pars compacta substantiae nigrae

Related terms: Compact part

The compact part is a densely pigmented part facing the cerebral peduncle.

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

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

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Nervous system >
Central part of nervous system; Central nervous system >
Brain >
Mesencephalon; Midbrain >
Cerebral peduncle >
Base of peduncle >
Substantia nigra >
Compact part

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

Human neuroanatomy

Underlying structures:

Comparative anatomy in animals

Compact part

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