fastigial nucleus
fasciculosus thalamic nucleus
The most medial of the cerebellar nuclei; it receives its afferent input from Purkinje cells of the flocculonodular lobe and the vermis, and most of its efferent connections travel via the inferior cerebellar peduncle to the vestibular nuclei and to the medullary reticular formation.
| Type | Nerve |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | nucleus of cerebellar nuclear complex |
| Latin Name | fasciculosus thalamic nucleus |
| FMA ID | 72537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastigial nucleus?
The most medial of the cerebellar nuclei; it receives its afferent input from Purkinje cells of the flocculonodular lobe and the vermis, and most of its efferent connections travel via the inferior cerebellar peduncle to the vestibular nuclei and to the medullary reticular formation.
What body system is the fastigial nucleus part of?
The fastigial nucleus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the fastigial nucleus?
The Latin name for the fastigial nucleus is fasciculosus thalamic nucleus.
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