adult supraesophageal zone [FBbt_00110638]
Neuropil mass above the esophagus in the adult brain. It is part of the cerebral ganglion. (Ito et al., 2014)
adult supraesophageal zone
ID: FBbt_00110638
Adult Nervous system
Neuropil mass above the esophagus in the adult brain. It is part of the cerebral ganglion. (Ito et al., 2014)
This term refers to what used to be called supraesophageal ganglion. The new name, together with subesophageal zone, refer to the neuropil masses above and below the esophagus and do not respect neuromere boundaries. The terms cerebral ganglia (CRG) and gnathal ganglia (GNG), denote regions that follow the segmental neuromeres of the brain (the 3 rostral and 3 caudal, respectively) (Ito et al., 2014.
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- is part of: adult cerebral ganglion
- overlaps: adult
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| SPZ | exact synonym | Ito et al., 2014 |
| adult supraesophageal ganglion | narrow synonym |
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