subthalamic fasciculus
The subthalamic fasciculus is a tract which connects the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus. It is a bidirectional connection between the GP and the subthalamic nucleus, including (1) fibers running from the GPe to the subthalamic nucleus, and (2) fibers running from the STN back to the GP. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subthalamic_fasciculus ]
Term info
subthalamic fasciculus
uberon
subthalamic fascicle, fasciculus subthalamicus, subthalamic fasciculus
UBERON:0022256
Term relations
- fasciculus of brain
- connects some subthalamic nucleus
- connects some globus pallidus
- part of some forebrain ipsilateral fiber tracts