| 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.
Input and output
It receives neuronal input from the medial lemniscus and trigeminothalamic tract. Outputs to the somatosensory cortex and the ascending reticuloactivation system.
Function
Functions in touch, body position, pain, temperature, itch, taste, and arousal.
Additional images
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Constudthal.gif
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/Territoriostalamo.jpg
Thalamus
Thalamus
