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trigeminal nuclear complex

nuclei trigemini

The sensory trigeminal nerve nuclei are the largest of the cranial nerve nuclei, and extend through the whole of the midbrain, pons and medulla. There is also a distinct trigeminal motor nucleus that is medial to the chief sensory nucleus[WP].

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Type Nerve
Latin Name nuclei trigemini
FMA ID 71248

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the trigeminal nuclear complex?

The sensory trigeminal nerve nuclei are the largest of the cranial nerve nuclei, and extend through the whole of the midbrain, pons and medulla. There is also a distinct trigeminal motor nucleus that is medial to the chief sensory nucleus[WP].

What is the Latin name for the trigeminal nuclear complex?

The Latin name for the trigeminal nuclear complex is nuclei trigemini.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:71248 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0007641 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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