paratrigeminal nucleus

lateral cervical nucleus, trigeminal extension

The term paratrigeminal nucleus refers to a group of cells located lateral to the spinal trigeminal tract of the medulla and medial to the spinocerebellar tracts at the level of the spinal trigeminal nucleus. The cells, identified by Nissl stain, are partially embedded in the adjacent tracts; their distribution varies by species. The paratrigeminal nucleus may represent an extension of the lateral cervical nucleus into the medulla ( Swanson-2004 ). It is found in the human ( Carpenter-1983 ), the macaque ( Paxinos-2009a ), the rat ( Swanson-2004 ) and the mouse ( Paxinos-2001 ). In the functional model of central nervous system organization it is classified as part of the subcortical somatosensory system ( Swanson-2004 ).

Tipo Bone
Nome latino lateral cervical nucleus, trigeminal extension
FMA ID 72599

Perguntas frequentes

What is the paratrigeminal nucleus?
The term paratrigeminal nucleus refers to a group of cells located lateral to the spinal trigeminal tract of the medulla and medial to the spinocerebellar tracts at the level of the spinal trigeminal nucleus. The cells, identified by Nissl stain, are partially embedded in the adjacent tracts; their
What is the Latin name for the paratrigeminal nucleus?
The Latin name for the paratrigeminal nucleus is lateral cervical nucleus, trigeminal extension.

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