sublingual nucleus

inferior central nucleus

In the substance of the formatio reticularis are two small nuclei of gray matter. The one near the dorsal aspect of the hilus of the inferior olivary nucleus is called the Sublingual nucleus (inferior central nucleus, nucleus of Roller.) [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Parent Structure nucleus of medulla oblongata
Latin Name inferior central nucleus
FMA ID 68574

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What is the sublingual nucleus?
In the substance of the formatio reticularis are two small nuclei of gray matter. The one near the dorsal aspect of the hilus of the inferior olivary nucleus is called the Sublingual nucleus (inferior central nucleus, nucleus of Roller.) [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the sublingual nucleus?
The Latin name for the sublingual nucleus is inferior central nucleus.

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