Anatomy

Raphe Nuclei

Collections of small neurons centrally scattered among many fibers from the level of the TROCHLEAR NUCLEUS in the midbrain to the hypoglossal area in the MEDULLA OBLONGATA.

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Abstract

Collections of small neurons centrally scattered among many fibers from the level of the TROCHLEAR NUCLEUS in the midbrain to the hypoglossal area in the MEDULLA OBLONGATA.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Nuclei, Raphe
  • Nucleus, Raphe
  • Raphe Nucleus
  • Caudal Linear Nucleus of the Raphe
  • Interfascicular Nucleus
  • Nucleus Incertus
  • Rostral Linear Nucleus of Raphe
  • Rostral Linear Nucleus of the Raphe
  • Superior Central Nucleus
  • Central Nucleus, Superior
  • Incertus, Nucleus
  • Nucleus, Interfascicular
  • Nucleus, Superior Central

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22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

85(78); was see under BRAIN STEM 1978-84

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Previous Indexing

  • Brain Stem (1966-1977)
  • Mesencephalon (1966-1977)
  • Reticular Formation (1966-1977)

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NLM Classification

WL 310

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Raphe Nuclei. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011903. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011903
  2. Raphe Nuclei. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphe_nuclei
  3. Raphe Nuclei. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2061493