Ventral posterior nucleus
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| Brain: Template:Ventral posterior nucleus | ||
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| Thalamic nuclei: MNG = Midline nuclear group AN = Anterior nuclear group MD = Medial dorsal nucleus VNG = Ventral nuclear group VA = Ventral anterior nucleus VL = Ventral lateral nucleus VPL = Ventral posterolateral nucleus VPM = Ventral posteromedial nucleus LNG = Lateral nuclear group PUL = Pulvinar MTh = Metathalamus LG = Lateral geniculate nucleus MG = Medial geniculate nucleus | ||
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The ventral posterior nucleus is the somato-sensory relay nucleus in thalamus of the brain.
[edit] Input and output
It receives neuronal input from the medial lemniscus and trigeminothalamic tract. Outputs to the somatosensory cortex and the ascending reticuloactivation system.
[edit] Function
Functions in touch, body position, pain, temperature, itch, taste, and arousal.
[edit] Additional images
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