Nucleus basalis
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In the human brain, the nucleus basalis, also known as the nucleus basalis of Meynert or nucleus basalis magnocellularis, is a group of neurons located mainly in the substantia innominata of the basal forebrain.[1] Most neurons of the nucleus basalis are rich in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and they have widespread projections to the neocortex and other brain structures.[2]
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Latin | nucleus basalis telencephali |
MeSH | D020532 |
NeuroNames | 275 |
TA98 | A14.1.09.418 |
TA2 | 5546 |
FMA | 61887 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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