Anterior olfactory nucleus
| Anterior olfactory nucleus | |
|---|---|
Human brainstem anterior view (Anterior olfactory nucleus is not labeled, but region is visible at center top, approximately between the "2" and the "3".) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | nucleus olfactorius anterior |
| NeuroNames | 280 |
| NeuroLex ID | birnlex_1085 |
| TA98 | A14.1.09.416 |
| TA2 | 5543 |
| FMA | 77628 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The anterior olfactory nucleus (AON) also called the anterior olfactory cortex, is a major early processing area for olfaction located behind the olfactory bulb, and in the olfactory tract (olfactory peduncle). The AON connects the olfactory processing centres of both hemispheres.
It is involved in the sense of smell (olfaction), and has influence on other olfactory areas including the olfactory bulb and the piriform cortex. The AON is one of the major secondary structures of olfaction.