Lateral geniculate nucleus

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:human
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LGN
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:contains koniocellular layers
magnocellular layers
parvocellular layers
gptkbp:function visual processing
gptkbp:hasLayerCount 6
gptkbp:hasRole visual attention
eye movement coordination
relay of visual information
visual reflexes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lateral geniculate nucleus
gptkbp:involvedIn visual perception
color vision
motion detection
spatial resolution
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:diencephalon
gptkbp:notableProject primary visual cortex
striate cortex
gptkbp:partOf thalamus
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom gptkb:superior_colliculus
retina
optic tract
retinal ganglion cells
contralateral eye
ipsilateral eye
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:nucleus_geniculatus_lateralis
gptkbp:shape oval
gptkbp:supplies gptkb:anterior_choroidal_artery
gptkb:posterior_choroidal_artery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Optic_Nerve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7