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pulvinar

pulvinar

9.9
A part of the brain that helps the eyes and other senses work together
  • noun
  • /ˈpʌlvaɪnɑr/
  • Specialized
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  • The pulvinar plays a crucial role in how we interpret visual signals from our environment.

Examples

  • OK, all of these cells here are all parts of that lateral balance, the pulvinar nucleus.

  • Scientists study the pulvinar to understand its impact on visual attention and perception.

  • Damage to the pulvinar can lead to difficulties in processing visual information effectively.

How Visual

visual cortex
  • Specialized
4 5.7
lateral geniculate
  • Specialized
9.1
optic nerve
  • Specialized
9 3.7
pulvinar
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

pulvinar singular
pulvinars plural

Etymology

Pulvinar for the brain also comes from the Latin pulvinus 'cushion' because this small part of the thalamus looks like a little cushion. That's why scientists call it the brain's 'cushion' that helps support and process visual information and attention.