Endolemniscal nucleus

The endolemniscal nucleus is a small cell group containing cholinesterase that is located in the medial lemniscus at the level of the inferior olive. Its function in unknown.

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Human anatomy 1

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Endolemniscal nucleus

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human neuroanatomy

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Endolemniscal nucleus

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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Nucleus endolemniscalis

Definition