Subthalamic fasciculus
System
Nervous
SNOMED CT
369187003
Subthalamic fasciculus
Definition
The subthalamic fasciculus is a tract which connects the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus. It is a bidirectional connection between the GP and the subthalamic nucleus, including (1) fibers running from the GPe to the subthalamic nucleus, and (2) fibers running from the STN back to the GP.
The Subthalamic fasciculus is a part of the Nervous.
Also identified as
- SCTID 369187003 per UBERON