Rostral pontine reticular nucleus
Nucleus reticularis rostralis pontis
- Latin synonym: Nucleus reticularis oralis pontis
- Synonym: Oral pontine reticular nucleus
- Related terms: Oral pontine reticular nucleus
Definition
The oral pontine reticular nucleus is delineated from its caudal brother, with which it shares its first three names.
This nucleus tapers into the lower mesencephalic reticular formation and contains sporadic giant cells.
Different populations of the pontis oralis have displayed discharge patterns which coordinate with phasic movements to and from paradoxical sleep.
From this information it has been implied that the n.r. pontis oralis is involved in the mediation of changing to and from REM sleep.
References
This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org
