Lateral caudal nucleus

Nucleus lateralis caudalis

Definition

Juliette Garnodier

The lateral caudal nucleus is a nucleus of the thalamus that is involved in selective visual attention, receiving input from the retina, tectum, and primary visual cortex.

References

  • Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.