Central nucleus of thalamus [Centromedian nucleus]
Nucleus centralis thalami [Centrum medianum]
Definition
The central nucleus is a caudal intralaminar nucleus that projects diffusely to the cerebral cortex and contributes to background cortical excitation.
References
Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.
