Three‐dimensional structure of the mammalian suprachiasmatic nuclei: A comparative study of five species

Ralph Lydic, H. Elliott Albers, Beverly Tepper, Martin C. Moore‐Ede

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Abstract

The suprachiasmatic nuclei from five mammalian species (rat, hamster, cat, rhesus, and squirrel monkey) were reconstructed in three‐dimensions by use of computer graphics and conventional histological techniques. The gross nuclear structures of the suprachiasmatic nuclei have complex threedimensional geometries in every plane of orientation, and between the five species there are marked differences in the three‐dimensional morphology of the suprachiasmatic nuclei. These dimensionally accurate reconstructions are discussed in relation to previous data suggesting morphological and/or functional specialization within specific regions of the suprachiasmatic nuclei.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)225-237
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Comparative Neurology
Volume204
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 20 1982
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Neuroscience(all)

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