Central Nervous System- Basic Neuropathology
Question No. 6. The Answer is: (C). The followings are true:
2. It is a band of intracortical myelinated fibers in between lamina IV and V.
4. It is found in the neocortex.
Discussion: The striae of Gennari is a band of intracortical myelinated fibers in between lamina IV and V which appears in the Area Striata of occipital lobe. This morphologic feature is well illustrated in the photo of question #1. The occipital cortex is a part of the neocortex.