label: entorhinal cortex layer 3
label_lc: entorhinal cortex layer 3
description: "Layer of the entorhinal cortex lying superficial to layer 4and deep to layer 2. It is characterized by cells of various sizes and shapes with a predominance of pyramidal cells (Adapted from Paxinos, G. The rat central nervous system, 2nd ed, Academic Press, San Diego, 1995, pg. 474)."