Posterior raphe nucleus

Nucleus posterior raphes

  • Latin synonym: Nucleus raphes dorsalis; Nucleus raphes posterior; Nucleus dorsalis raphes
  • Synonym: Dorsal raphe nucleus
  • Related terms: Posterior raphe nucleus; Dorsal raphe nucleus

Definition

The posterior raphe nucleus is a column of cells extending from the anterior end of the rhomboid fossa to behind the superior colliculi.

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