lateral cervical nucleus

A diffusely arranged nucleus located in the dorsal portions of the lateral funiculus at about cervical levels C1-C3; synaptic station for the spinocervicothalamic tract.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of spinal cord
FMA ID 73921

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What is the lateral cervical nucleus?
A diffusely arranged nucleus located in the dorsal portions of the lateral funiculus at about cervical levels C1-C3; synaptic station for the spinocervicothalamic tract.

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