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Epithalamus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Epithalamus
Tree Number(s)
A08.186.211.180.200
A08.186.211.200.317.200
Unique ID
D019261
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019261
Scope Note
The dorsal posterior subdivision of the diencephalon. The epithalamus is generally considered to include the habenular nuclei (HABENULA) and associated fiber bundles, the PINEAL BODY, and the epithelial roof of the third ventricle. The anterior and posterior paraventricular nuclei of the thalamus are included with the THALAMIC NUCLEI although they develop from the same pronuclear mass as the epithalamic nuclei and are sometimes considered part of the epithalamus.
NLM Classification #
WL 312
Public MeSH Note
97
History Note
97
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/10
Revision Date
2018/06/30
Epithalamus Preferred
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