What is "pulvinar"

Pulvinar \Pul*vi"nar\, n. [L., a cushion.] (Anat.) A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.

n. (context anatomy English) A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.

Pulvinar can mean:

• The pulvinar thalami, comprising the pulvinar nuclei within the thalamus (part of the brain)
• A layer of extrasynovial fibrofatty tissue contained within the acetabular fossa of the hip
• The pulvinar tunicae internae segmenti arterialis anastomosis arteriovenae glomeriformis, part of a glomus body
• An ancient Roman instance of an empty throne ( hetoimasia), a cushioned couch for occupation by a deity in various religions