Anatomy

Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus

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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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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  • Trigeminal Nucleus, Spinal
  • Nucleus, Spinal Trigeminal

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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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  • Spinal Cord (1966-1981)
  • Trigeminal Nerve (1966-1979)
  • Trigeminal Nuclei (1980-1981)

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.428w.600w.650w.750w
  2. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.591w.500w.875w
  3. A08w.186w.211w.132w.931w.920w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014279. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014279
  2. Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_trigeminal_nucleus
  3. Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7577476