LIMITANS NUCLEUS
\lˈɪmɪtənz njˈuːklɪəs], \lˈɪmɪtənz njˈuːklɪəs], \l_ˈɪ_m_ɪ_t_ə_n_z n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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A transitional diencephalic zone of the thalamus consisting of complex and varied cells lying caudal to the ventral posterolateral nucleus, medial to the rostal part of the pulvinar, and dorsal to the medial geniculate body. It contains the limitans, posterior, suprageniculate, and submedial nuclei.
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