anterior limb of internal capsule


an·te·ri·or limb of in·ter·nal cap·sule

[TA] the portion of the internal capsule between the head of the caudate nucleus and the putamen; it lies anterior to the genu of the internal capsule. Synonym(s): crus anterius capsulae internae [TA]

anterior limb of internal capsule

The lenticulocaudate portion that lies between the lenticular and caudate nuclei.See also: limb