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dorsal column nucleus

dorsal column nuclei

A nucleus that contain secondary neurons of the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway, which carries fine touch and proprioceptive information from the body to the brain. Examples: gracile nucleus, cuneat nucleus, nucleus of Bishoff.

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Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of medulla oblongata
Latin Name dorsal column nuclei

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dorsal column nucleus?

A nucleus that contain secondary neurons of the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway, which carries fine touch and proprioceptive information from the body to the brain. Examples: gracile nucleus, cuneat nucleus, nucleus of Bishoff.

What is the Latin name for the dorsal column nucleus?

The Latin name for the dorsal column nucleus is dorsal column nuclei.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0018238 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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