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The mouse pulvinar nucleus: Organization of the tectorecipient zones
N A Zhou1, Phillip S Maire1, Sean P Masterson1
1Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology,University of Louisville,Louisville,Kentucky.
Abstract:
Comparative studies have greatly contributed to our understanding of the organization and function of visual pathways of the brain, including that of humans. This comparative approach is a particularly useful tactic for studying the pulvinar nucleus, an enigmatic structure which comprises the largest territory of the human thalamus. This review focuses on the regions of the mouse pulvinar that receive input from the superior colliculus, and highlights similarities of the tectorecipient pulvinar identified across species. Open questions are discussed, as well as the potential contributions of the mouse model for endeavors to elucidate the function of the pulvinar nucleus.
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