Anatomy

Olivary Nucleus

A brainstem nuclear complex. in the hindbrain, also referred to as the olivary body. The olivary nuclear complex is a part of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA and the PONTINE TEGMENTUM. It is involved with motor control and is a major source of sensory input to the CEREBELLUM.

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A brainstem nuclear complex. in the hindbrain, also referred to as the olivary body. The olivary nuclear complex is a part of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA and the PONTINE TEGMENTUM. It is involved with motor control and is a major source of sensory input to the CEREBELLUM.

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  • Basal Nucleus, Olivary
  • Nucleus Basalis, Olivary
  • Olivary Body
  • Olivary Complex
  • Olivary Nuclei
  • Complex, Olivary
  • Nucleus, Olivary
  • Nucleus, Olivary Basal
  • Olivary Basal Nucleus
  • Olivary Bodies

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.591w.750w

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Olivary Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009847. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009847
  2. Olivary Nucleus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivary_body
  3. Olivary Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452983