Term Name: lateral posterior nucleus of thalamus
Synonyms: lateral posterior complex, lateral posterior nucleus of the thalamus, LP, nucleus dorso-caudalis, nucleus dorsocaudalis (hassler), nucleus lateralis posterior, nucleus lateralis posterior thalami, nucleus lateralis thalami posterior
Definition: The lateral posterior nucleus is a nucleus of the thalamus. It acts in concert with the pulvinar.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002983]

Relationships
is part of: lateral nuclear group of thalamus
is a type of: nucleus of dorsal thalamus