The pathway between the optic chiasma and the brain.
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Example sentencesExamples
Originally they thought it was near the thalamus, but now they think it could be close to the optic tract.
For targets close to the optic tract light-evoked fiber discharges are identified by listening for alterations in neuronal discharges that coincide with a light stimulus.
For example, the optic tract between the medulla and the lobula complex may project directly toward the brain instead.
The nerve fibres in the optic tract terminate in two main areas of the brain.
The medial part of the lateral geniculate body is commonly confused with the medial root of the optic tract.
Definition of optic tract in US English:
optic tract
noun
Anatomy
The pathway between the optic chiasma and the brain.
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Example sentencesExamples
Originally they thought it was near the thalamus, but now they think it could be close to the optic tract.
The medial part of the lateral geniculate body is commonly confused with the medial root of the optic tract.
The nerve fibres in the optic tract terminate in two main areas of the brain.
For example, the optic tract between the medulla and the lobula complex may project directly toward the brain instead.
For targets close to the optic tract light-evoked fiber discharges are identified by listening for alterations in neuronal discharges that coincide with a light stimulus.