lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN)
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The lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) is a key forebrain song-control region in songbirds that contributes to vocal learning and variability by providing instructive signals to motor song pathways.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium | 1 |
| lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) Context triple: [RA (robust nucleus of the arcopallium), receivesInputFrom, lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN)]
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RA (robust nucleus of the arcopallium)
RA (robust nucleus of the arcopallium) is a premotor song-control nucleus in the songbird brain that plays a key role in generating and learning vocalizations, particularly studied in species like the zebra finch.
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supplementary motor area
The supplementary motor area is a region of the medial frontal cortex involved in planning, coordinating, and initiating complex voluntary movements, especially those requiring sequences or bilateral coordination.
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Marr area
The Marr area is a largely rural region of western Aberdeenshire in northeast Scotland, known for its upland landscapes, Deeside and Donside valleys, and historic estates.
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Broca's area
Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain that is crucial for speech production and language processing.
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Rostral Columns
The Rostral Columns are two iconic 19th-century red lighthouse-monuments on St. Petersburg’s Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island, decorated with ship prows and symbolizing Russia’s naval power.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) Target entity description: The lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) is a key forebrain song-control region in songbirds that contributes to vocal learning and variability by providing instructive signals to motor song pathways.
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A.
RA (robust nucleus of the arcopallium)
RA (robust nucleus of the arcopallium) is a premotor song-control nucleus in the songbird brain that plays a key role in generating and learning vocalizations, particularly studied in species like the zebra finch.
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B.
supplementary motor area
The supplementary motor area is a region of the medial frontal cortex involved in planning, coordinating, and initiating complex voluntary movements, especially those requiring sequences or bilateral coordination.
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C.
Marr area
The Marr area is a largely rural region of western Aberdeenshire in northeast Scotland, known for its upland landscapes, Deeside and Donside valleys, and historic estates.
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D.
Broca's area
Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain that is crucial for speech production and language processing.
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E.
Rostral Columns
The Rostral Columns are two iconic 19th-century red lighthouse-monuments on St. Petersburg’s Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island, decorated with ship prows and symbolizing Russia’s naval power.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
avian brain structure
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brain nucleus ⓘ song-control nucleus ⓘ |
| abbreviation | LMAN ⓘ |
| activityCorrelatesWith |
moment-to-moment song variability
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performance error signals during singing ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | LMAN nucleus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
Area X of the avian basal ganglia
NERFINISHED
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medial portion of the dorsolateral thalamus (DLM) ⓘ robust nucleus of the arcopallium (RA) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contains |
GABAergic interneurons
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glutamatergic projection neurons ⓘ |
| developmentalStageSpecificity | especially important during the sensorimotor phase of song learning ⓘ |
| discoveredInContextOf | studies of avian song-control system ⓘ |
| foundInTaxon |
songbirds
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zebra finch NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRole |
error-based learning in songbirds
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sensorimotor integration for song ⓘ song variability ⓘ tutor song-dependent learning ⓘ vocal learning ⓘ |
| hasSubdivision |
LMAN core
NERFINISHED
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LMAN shell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| homologousTo |
components of mammalian cortico-basal ganglia loops (proposed)
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parts of mammalian premotor cortex (proposed) ⓘ |
| involvedIn |
development of juvenile song
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exploratory vocal behavior ⓘ maintenance of song variability in adults ⓘ trial-and-error learning of song syllables ⓘ |
| lesionEffect |
impairment of song learning
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reduction of song variability ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
pallial song system
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telencephalon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| modulates |
activity of the robust nucleus of the arcopallium
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song output variability ⓘ |
| necessaryFor | normal song learning in juvenile songbirds ⓘ |
| partOf |
anterior forebrain pathway
NERFINISHED
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anterior nidopallium ⓘ forebrain of songbirds ⓘ |
| projectsTo |
Area X of the basal ganglia
NERFINISHED
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robust nucleus of the arcopallium ⓘ |
| provides | instructive signals to motor song pathways ⓘ |
| receivesInputFrom |
auditory forebrain regions
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nucleus interface of the nidopallium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| researchModel | zebra finch song system ⓘ |
| shows |
context-dependent firing during singing
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strong auditory responses to tutor song ⓘ |
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Subject: lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) Description of subject: The lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN) is a key forebrain song-control region in songbirds that contributes to vocal learning and variability by providing instructive signals to motor song pathways.
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