Term Name: tectal plate
Synonyms:
Definition: embryologic structure that is formed by two longitudinal eminences, one on each alar plate of the midbrain. These eminences become the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus ( Carpenter-1983 )]
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0006777]

Relationships
develops into: corpora quadrigemina
is part of: presumptive midbrain
is a type of: embryonic structure