medial nucleus of trapezoid body

MNTB

Nucleus in the pontine tegmentum of most mammals that receives projections from the ventral cochlear nucleus via the large specialized synapse, the Calyx of Held. It is not clear whether a well defined nucleus is present in humans, although humans may possess scattered cells with similar input.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of trapezoid body
Latin Name MNTB
FMA ID 75732

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What is the medial nucleus of trapezoid body?
Nucleus in the pontine tegmentum of most mammals that receives projections from the ventral cochlear nucleus via the large specialized synapse, the Calyx of Held. It is not clear whether a well defined nucleus is present in humans, although humans may possess scattered cells with similar input.
What is the Latin name for the medial nucleus of trapezoid body?
The Latin name for the medial nucleus of trapezoid body is MNTB.

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