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trigeminal sensory nucleus

Term ID
UBERON:0004132
Synonyms
  • sensory trigeminal nuclei
  • sensory trigeminal nucleus
  • sensory trigeminal V nucleus
  • trigeminal sensory nucleus
  • trigeminal V sensory nucleus
Definition
The sensory trigeminal nerve nuclei are the largest of the cranial nerve nuclei, and extend through the whole of the midbrain, pons and medulla. The nucleus is divided into three parts, from rostral to caudal (top to bottom in humans): * The mesencephalic nucleus * The chief sensory nucleus (or pontine nucleus or main sensory nucleus or primary nucleus) * The spinal trigeminal nucleus[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigeminal_nuclei
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