pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus

nucleus pedunculopontinus

The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) (or pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus, PPTN) is located in the brainstem, caudal to the substantia nigra and adjacent to the superior cerebellar peduncle. It is composed by a wide variety of neurochemical cell types, including cholinergic, glutamatergic and GABAergic cells. In the classical sense, the PPN is considered to be one of the main components of the reticular activating system. [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure nucleus of midbrain reticular formation
Latin Name nucleus pedunculopontinus
FMA ID 72429

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus?
The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) (or pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus, PPTN) is located in the brainstem, caudal to the substantia nigra and adjacent to the superior cerebellar peduncle. It is composed by a wide variety of neurochemical cell types, including cholinergic, glutamatergic and GABAer
What body system is the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus part of?
The pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus?
The Latin name for the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus is nucleus pedunculopontinus.

Related Structures

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