Centrum semiovale

The term centrum semiovale refers to the white matter in both cerebral hemispheres located between the cortex and the lateral ventricles or corpus callosum.

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The centrum semiovale has a semioval shape in the horizontal plane. It contains, among other structures, association fibers and cortical projection fibers and continues ventrally into the corona radiata.

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Centrum semiovale
Schematic illustration of the centrum semiovale in an anatomical drawing adapted from Johannes Sobotta.

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