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Thalamic projections to the visual cortex were investigated using the Horseradish peroxidase tracing technique. Besides confirmation of a distinct origin of thalamic projections to striate and extra-striate visual cortex, afferents of the intralaminar nuclei (ILN) to visual cortex were demonstrated. These projections of ILN were shown to be specific in that they terminate in areas 18, 19 and Clare Bishop but not area 17. The coupling of these intralaminar projections on to the extra-striate visual system is considered with respect to orientation of gaze.
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Kennedy, H., Baleydier, C. Direct projections from thalamic intralaminar nuclei to extra-striate visual cortex in the cat traced with Horseradish peroxidase. Exp Brain Res 28, 133–139 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00237091
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