Pulvinar

**Definition:** Large mass of nuclei forming the most caudal portion of the THALAMUS and overhanging the GENICULATE BODIES and the dorsolateral surface of the MIDBRAIN. It is divided into four parts: the lateral, medial, inferior, and oral pulvinar nuclei.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.200.317.826.701.485.600

**Synonyms:** - Pulvinar Thalamus - Nucleus Pulvinaris - Pulvinar Nucleus - Pulvinar Thalami