Supraopticohypophyseal tract
Tractus supraopticohypophysialis
Definition
The supraopticohypophyseal tract is a bundle of axons originating from the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus, passing through the infundibulum to reach the neurohypophysis and mediate the release of vasopressin and oxytocin.
References
Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.
