Anatomy

Trigeminal Caudal Nucleus

The caudal portion of the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), a nucleus involved with pain and temperature sensation.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The caudal portion of the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), a nucleus involved with pain and temperature sensation.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Caudal Nucleus, Trigeminal
  • Nucleus, Trigeminal Caudal

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

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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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with CAUDATE NUCLEUS (corpus striatum)

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History Note

91(80); was see under TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL 1982-90; was see under TRIGEMINAL NUCLEI 1980-81

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Previous Indexing

  • Trigeminal Nerve (1966-1979)

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.591w.500w.875w.500
  2. A08w.186w.211w.132w.931w.920w.927

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Trigeminal Caudal Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014275. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014275
  2. Trigeminal Caudal Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70091038