Term Name: | dorsal column nucleus |
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Synonyms: | dorsal column nuclei |
Definition: | A nucleus that contain secondary neurons of the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway, which carries fine touch and proprioceptive information from the body to the brain. Examples: gracile nucleus, cuneat nucleus, nucleus of Bishoff. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0018238] |