oculomotor nuclear complex
motor nucleus III
Nuclear complex containing subnuclei that give rise to the axons of the occulomotor nerve, both motor and parasympathetic fibers, situated at the midline at the level of the superior colliculus in the midbrain tegmentum (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed., 1981, pg 533-534).
| Type | Nerve |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Latin Name | motor nucleus III |
| FMA ID | 54510 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the oculomotor nuclear complex?
Nuclear complex containing subnuclei that give rise to the axons of the occulomotor nerve, both motor and parasympathetic fibers, situated at the midline at the level of the superior colliculus in the midbrain tegmentum (Brodal, Neurological Anatomy, 3rd ed., 1981, pg 533-534).
What body system is the oculomotor nuclear complex part of?
The oculomotor nuclear complex is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the oculomotor nuclear complex?
The Latin name for the oculomotor nuclear complex is motor nucleus III.
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