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Trigeminal Nuclei

Medical Definition: Nuclei of the trigeminal nerve situated in the brain stem. They include the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), the principal sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor nucleus.
Previously Indexed: Trigeminal Nerve (1966-1979)
Trigeminal Nuclei Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Trigeminal Nucleus, Spinal - Nucleus of the spinal tract of the trigeminal nerve. It is divided cytoarchitectonically into three parts: oralis, caudalis (TRIGEMINAL CAUDAL NUCLEUS), and interpolaris.

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