Thalamic nuclei Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral Postero-Lateral nuc
A
input: spinothal and dorsal columns/medial lemniscus
sense: vibes/pain/pressure/proprio/T/light touch
2
Q
Ventral Postero-Medial nuc
A
input: trigeminal and gustatory path
sense: face sense, taste
(TRI Make up on FACE)
3
Q
Lateral geniculate nuc
A
input: CN II, optic chiasm/tract
sense:vision
(L for light)
4
Q
medial geniculate nuc
A
input: CN superior olive and inferior colliculus of tectum
sense: hearing
(M for music)
5
Q
Ventral Lateral nuc
A
input: cerebellum, basal gang
sense: Motor
