nigrotegmental fibers

The term nigrotegmental fibers refers to a fiber pathway connecting the substantia nigra with the midbrain tegmentum. It is not readily distinguished in myelin-stained cross-sections ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: nigrotegmental fibers, nigrotegmental tract

NeuroNames ID: 1410

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nigrotegmental fibers

Carpenter-1983

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nigrotegmental tract

Carpenter-1983

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Homo sapiens (human)

nigrotegmental fibers

Carpenter-1983

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Homo sapiens (human)

nigrotegmental tract

Carpenter-1983

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