Supraoptic crest

Definition

One of the circumventricular organs of the brain. The OVLT is outside the blood brain barrier, and so neurons in this region can respond to factors that are present in the systemic circulation.

Also known as organum vasculosum lamina terminalis, organum vasculosum laminae terminalis, OVLT, prechiasmatic gland, vascular organ of lamina terminalis — per UBERON

The Supraoptic crest is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as

• MESH D066278 per UBERON
• UMLS C0175316 per UBERON