Hippocampus pyramidal layer

System Nervous

Hippocampus pyramidal layer

Definition

A cytoarchitectural term denoting the layer of the hippocampus in which pyramidal cells are predominant. Its location is superficial to the Stratum oriens; it is deep to the Stratum radiatum in area CA1 and area CA2 and deep to the Stratum lucidum in area CA3 (Stephan-75) (NeuroNames).

Also known as pyramidal cell layer of the hippocampus, pyramidal layer of hippocampus, stratum pyramidale, stratum pyramidale hippocampi — per UBERON

The Hippocampus pyramidal layer is a part of the Nervous.