Posterior Thalamic Nuclei

**Definition:** A transitional diencephalic zone of the thalamus consisting of complex and varied cells lying caudal to the VENTRAL POSTEROLATERAL NUCLEUS, medial to the rostral part of the PULVINAR, and dorsal to the MEDIAL GENICULATE BODY. It contains the limitans, posterior, suprageniculate, and submedial nuclei.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.200.317.826.701.700

**Synonyms:** - Posterior Nuclear Complex - Posterior Thalamic Nuclear Group