Rubroolivary tract

Tractus rubroolivaris

  • Latin synonym: Fibrae rubroolivaris tractus tegmentalis centralis
  • Synonym: Rubroolivary fibers of central tegmental tract
  • Related terms: Rubro-olivary tract

Definition

The rubroolivary tract is a tract arising from the red nucleus and passing uncrossed via the central tegmental tract to the inferior olive and continuing to the cerebellum. Its existence is not certain in humans.

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