Centromedian nucleus of thalamus
Centromedian nucleus of thalamus
Definition
In the anatomy of the brain, the centromedian nucleus, also known as the centrum medianum, (CM or Cm-Pf) is a part of the intralaminar nucleus (ILN) of the thalamus. There are two centromedian nuclei arranged bilaterally. It contains about 2000 neurons per cubic millimetre and has a volume of about 310 cubic millimetres with 664,000 neurons in total. [WP,unvetted].
Also known as central magnocellular nucleus of thalamus, central nucleus-1, centre median nucleus, centromedian nucleus, centromedian nucleus of thalamus, centromedian thalamic nucleus, centrum medianum, centrum medianum thalami, noyau centre median of Luys, nucleus centralis centralis, nucleus centralis thalami (Hassler), nucleus centri mediani thalami, nucleus centromedianus, nucleus centromedianus thalami, nucleus centrum medianum — per UBERON
Related record This page carries no relationships. Atlas Médico also holds Central medial nucleus (0 relationships, shares UMLS:C0920328). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.
The Centromedian nucleus of thalamus is a part of the Nervous.