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Nucleus prepositus.

Authors :
McCrea RA
Horn AK
Source :
Progress in brain research [Prog Brain Res] 2006; Vol. 151, pp. 205-30.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The cytoarchitecture and the histochemistry of nucleus prepositus hypoglossi and its afferent and efferent connections to oculomotor structures are described. The functional significance of the afferent connections of the nucleus is discussed in terms of current knowledge of the firing behavior of prepositus neurons in alert animals. The efferent connections of the nucleus and the results of lesion experiments suggest that it plays a role in a variety of functions related to the control of gaze.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1875-7855
Volume :
151
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Progress in brain research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16221590
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0079-6123(05)51007-0