genu of internal capsule

Introduction

The obtuse angle, opening laterally in the horizontal plane.

• formed by the two limbs (crus anterius & crus posterius) of the internal capsule

More general terms

• internal capsule

Additional terms

• anterior limb of internal capsule
• posterior limb of internal capsule
• retrolenticular part of internal capsule
• retrolenticular/retrolentiform limb of internal capsule
• sublenticular limb of internal capsule
• sublenticular part of internal capsule