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nucleus ambiguus

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A region of histologically disparate cells located just dorsal to the inferior olivary nucleus in the lateral portion of the upper medulla. It receives upper motor neuron innervation directly via the corticobulbar tract This nucleus gives rise to the efferent motor fibers of the vagus nerve terminating in the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles, as well as to the efferent motor fibers of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) terminating in the stylopharyngeus. [WP,unvetted].

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Tipo Muscle
Estrutura pai ectoderm-derived structure
Nome latino Amb
FMA ID 54588

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nucleus ambiguus?

A region of histologically disparate cells located just dorsal to the inferior olivary nucleus in the lateral portion of the upper medulla. It receives upper motor neuron innervation directly via the corticobulbar tract This nucleus gives rise to the efferent motor fibers of the vagus nerve terminat

What is the Latin name for the nucleus ambiguus?

The Latin name for the nucleus ambiguus is Amb.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54588 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001719 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q1003805 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — nucleus ambiguus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.