Caudal part of spinal trigeminal nucleus
Pars caudalis nuclei spinalis nervi trigeminalis
- Latin synonym: Subnucleus caudalis
- Synonym: Caudal subnucleus
- Related terms: Caudal subnucleus; Caudal part
Definition
The caudal part of the nucleus,with its laminae I-V, resembles a posterior horn of the spinal column in terms of structure. It mainly conveys pain and temperature sensation. It can be subdivided into the following parts.
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