accessory cuneate nucleus

ACu

The accessory cuneate nucleus is located lateral to the cuneate nucleus in the medulla oblongata at the level of the sensory decussation. It receives input from cervical spinal nerves and transmits that information to the cerebellum. These fibers are called cuneocerebellar fibers. In this function, the accessory cuneate nucleus is comparable to the upper extremity portion of the posterior spinocerebellar tract. [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Structure parente nucleus of medulla oblongata
Nom latin ACu
FMA ID 72603

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What is the accessory cuneate nucleus?
The accessory cuneate nucleus is located lateral to the cuneate nucleus in the medulla oblongata at the level of the sensory decussation. It receives input from cervical spinal nerves and transmits that information to the cerebellum. These fibers are called cuneocerebellar fibers. In this function,
What is the Latin name for the accessory cuneate nucleus?
The Latin name for the accessory cuneate nucleus is ACu.

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