adult cerebral ganglion

Term ID

UBERON:6110636

Synonyms

• brain
• CRG
• SPG
• supraesophageal ganglion

Definition

The pre-oral neuropils of the adult brain located above, around and partially below the esophagus, including the optic lobes. It excludes the gnathal ganglion. Developmentally, it comprises three fused neuromeres: protocerebrum, deutocerebrum, and tritocerebrum. (2)

References

• FBbt:00110636

Ontology

Uberon Ontology