Neuroanatomy Portal








Schematic of the head of the locust, with brain exposed
(structure shaded in black).











Schematic of the locust brain, viewed from the ventral aspect.
Areas involved in olfactory processing are labeled.

Figure modified from Neurobiology of an Insect Brain by Malcolm Burrows.


Use the links below to view reconstructions of brain structures and neuron types.

Brain Structures:

Antennal Lobe (AL)

Mushroom Body (MB)



Cell Types:

Projection Neurons: A class of cells in the AL

Kenyon Cells: A class of cells in the MB

Mushroom Body Extrinsic Cells: Classes of cells with processes in the MB neuropil