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Neuron List (by brain regions)

Vertebrates

SubdivisionGeneral RegionSpecific RegionNeurons
ForebrainArchicortexDentateDentate granule cell
HippocampusCA1 pyramidal neuron
   CA1 oriens alveus interneuron
CA3 pyramidal neuron
Basal GangliaNeostriatum   Neostriatal cholinergic interneuron
Neostriatal spiny neuron
Substantia NigraNigral dopaminergic cell
DiencephalonRetinaRetinal photoreceptor
Retinal ganglion cell
   Retinal bipolar cell
ThalamusThalamic relay neuron
   Thalamic reticular neuron
NeocortexVisual & MotorNeocortical pyramidal neuron: deep
Neocortical pyramidal neuron: superficial
   Neocortical basket cell
Olfactory EpitheliumOlfactory EpitheliumOlfactory receptor neuron
Olfactory BulbOlfactory BulbOlfactory bulb mitral cell
   Olfactory bulb granule cell
   Olfactory bulb periglomerular cell
PaleocortexOlfactory CortexOlfactory cortex pyramidal neuron
   Olfactory cortex interneuron: superficial
   Olfactory cortex interneuron: deep
Mesencephalon
MetencephalonCerebellumCerebellum   Cerebellar granule cell
Cerebellar purkinje cell
Inner EarCochleaHair cell (auditory)
Vestibular OrganHair cell (vestibular)
Cochlear NucleusAnterior Ventral CNCN bushy cell
Posterior Ventral CNCN octopus cell
Dorsal CNCN pyramidal (fusiform) cell
Myelencephalon
Spinal CordSegmentVentral HornSpinal motor neuron
   Spinal Ia interneuron

         

Invertebrates

    Subdivision       General Region       Specific Region       Neurons  
    Forebrain                 Antennal Lobe         Olfactory projection neuron    

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