Nucleus of origin of cranial nerve
Nucleus originis nervi cranialis
- Latin synonym: Nucleus motorius nervi cranialis
- Synonym: Motor nucleus of cranial nerve
Definition
The term "nucleus of origin of cranial nerve" refers to the motor nerve nuclei located within the gray matter of the brain, where the motor or efferent neurons of the cranial nerves originate.
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