lateral geniculate nucleus

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:human
gptkb:nucleus
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LGN
gptkbp:contains neurons
glial cells
gptkbp:function visual processing
gptkbp:hasSixLayers true
gptkbp:hemisphere gptkb:left_lateral_geniculate_nucleus
gptkb:right_lateral_geniculate_nucleus
gptkbp:involvedIn visual perception
relay of visual information
gptkbp:layer koniocellular layer
magnocellular layer
parvocellular layer
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:diencephalon
gptkbp:notableProject visual cortex
primary visual cortex
gptkbp:partOf thalamus
visual pathway
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom retina
optic tract
contralateral eye
ipsilateral eye
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:nucleus_geniculatus_lateralis
gptkbp:target retinal ganglion cells
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brodmann_area_17
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4