parabrachial nucleus

parabrachial area

A nucleus of the parabrachial area, which in the human brain is a horseshoe-shaped strip of gray matter comprising the Kölliker-Fuse nucleus, the lateral parabrachial nucleus and the medial parabrachial nucleus.

Type Nerve
Latin Name parabrachial area

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parabrachial nucleus?
A nucleus of the parabrachial area, which in the human brain is a horseshoe-shaped strip of gray matter comprising the Kölliker-Fuse nucleus, the lateral parabrachial nucleus and the medial parabrachial nucleus.
What is the Latin name for the parabrachial nucleus?
The Latin name for the parabrachial nucleus is parabrachial area.

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