entorhinal cortex layer 3

Term ID

UBERON:0022327

Synonyms

• entorhinal cortex layer III
• entorhinal cortex, pyramidal layer
• layer 3 of entorhinal cortex
• pyramidal layer of entorhinal cortex

Definition

Layer of the entorhinal cortex lying superficial to layer 4and deep to layer 2. It is characterized by cells of various sizes and shapes with a predominance of pyramidal cells (Adapted from Paxinos, G. The rat central nervous system, 2nd ed, Academic Press, San Diego, 1995, pg. 474)

References

• nlx:93650
• nlx_anat:20090702

Ontology

Uberon Ontology