tectal plate
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0006777
Embryologic structure that is formed by two longitudinal eminences, one on each alar plate of the midbrain. These eminences become the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus ( Carpenter-1983 )]. [ http://braininfo.rprc.washington.edu/centraldirectory.aspx?type=a&ID=453 ]
Synonyms: quadrigeminal plate, lamina quadrigemina
Term info
- neuronames:1374
- FMA:77488
The term "tectal plate" (or "quadrigeminal plate") is used to describe the junction of the gray and white matter in the embryo. (NeuroNames ancil-453)
uberon
UBERON:0006777
Tectal plate, tectal plate