Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A pathway refers to a route or channel through which information travels in the brain.
Related terms
Dorsal Stream: This term refers to the pathway that transmits visual information related to motion and spatial awareness.
Ventral Stream: This term refers to the pathway that transmits visual information related to object recognition and perception.
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN): This term refers to a structure in the thalamus that receives and processes visual information before transmitting it to the visual cortex.