posterior limb of internal capsule

Introduction

The subdivision of the internal capsule caudal to the genu.

• located between the thalamus & lentiform nucleus

More general terms

• internal capsule

Additional terms

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