Prepositus nucleus

Nucleus prepositus

  • Latin synonym: Nucleus praepositus
  • Synonym: Prepositus hypoglossal nucleus
  • Eponym: Nucleus of Marburg

Definition

The prepositus nucleus is nucleus lying in the floor of rhomboid fossa, rostral to the intercalated nucleus. It receives afferent projections from the vestibular nuclei of the ocular muscles. It plays an important role in rapid eye movements and gaze holding.

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