sublenticular part of internal capsule

Introduction

The part of the internal capsule below the caudal third of the lentiform nucleus.

Contains:

• acoustic radiation (geniculotemporal fibers)
• corticotectal fibers
• temporopontine fibers
• corticothalamic fibers &
• part of the optic radiation representing the upper part of the contralateral half of the binocular visual field

More general terms

• internal capsule

Additional terms

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