Substantia nigra pars reticulata

System Nervous

Substantia nigra pars reticulata

Definition

Regional part of substantia nigra consisting of loosely packed cells, generally located ventral and lateral to the pars compacta. Many cells in this region use GABA as a neurotransmitter (MM).

Also known as nucleus substantiae nigrae, pars reticularis, pars reticularis, pars reticularis substantiae nigrae, pars reticulata, reticular part of substantia nigra, substantia nigra, pars diffusa, substantia nigra, reticular part — per UBERON

The Substantia nigra pars reticulata is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as