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

Also known as: nigrostriatal bundle, nigrostriatal tractNeuroNames ID : 2125


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