pulvinar /pul·vi·nar/ (pul-vi´nar) the prominent medial part of the posterior end of the thalamus.
pul·vi·nar (p l-v  n r)n. The posterior extremity of the thalamus, forming a cushionlike prominence over the posterior aspect of the internal capsule. |
pulvinar
the posterior medial part of the posterior end of the thalamus.
pulvinar
The prominence of the posterior portion of the thalamus overlapping the superior colliculus. It receives projections from the auditory, somatosensory and visual cortex regions. It is involved in visual attention, suppression of irrelevant stimuli and utilizing information to initiate eye movements.
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