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    15.03.2017

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    Lateral geniculate body

    The lateral geniculate nucleus is the section of the thalamus (the largest part of the diencephalon) where around 90% of the optic nerve axons terminate. It has a characteristic stratification into six cell layers. The nerve cells of the lateral geniculate nucleus send their projections to the visual cortex. Together with the medial geniculate nucleus, it forms the metathalamus.

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    Medial geniculate body

    The medial geniculate body (medial geniculate nucleus) is a nucleus of the thalamus (the largest part of the diencephalon). As the central switching point of the auditory pathway, it transmits impulses from the inferior colliculus to the auditory radiation. Together with the lateral geniculate body, it forms the metathalamus.

    1. Grundlagen
    2. Anatomy

    The Thalamus dorsalis

    The structure is complex, the tasks are varied. It supports the senses, motor skills, and psyche.

    28.11.2025

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