nucleus of lateral lemniscus

lateral lemniscus nuclei

Groups of cells situated largely within the fiber bundles of the lateral lemniscus. Two nuclei are usually distinguished: a ventral group and a dorsal group (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed., 1981, pg. 619).

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of brain
Latin Name lateral lemniscus nuclei
FMA ID 84025

Sub-structures

dorsal nucleus of lateral lemniscus Nerve intermediate nucleus of lateral lemniscus Nerve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nucleus of lateral lemniscus?
Groups of cells situated largely within the fiber bundles of the lateral lemniscus. Two nuclei are usually distinguished: a ventral group and a dorsal group (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed., 1981, pg. 619).
What is the Latin name for the nucleus of lateral lemniscus?
The Latin name for the nucleus of lateral lemniscus is lateral lemniscus nuclei.

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