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olivary nucleus |
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olivary nucleus [′äl·ə‚ver·ē ′nü·klē·əs] (anatomy) A prominent, convoluted gray band that opens medially and occupies the upper two-thirds of the medulla oblongata. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 19,20) Neurons projecting from the inferior olivary nucleus to the cerebellar nuclei and cerebellar cortex are also necessary for vestibular compensation. Red nuclear and cerebellar but no olivary activation associated with essential tremor: a positron emission tomographic study. The central tegmental tract connects the red nucleus with the ipsilateral inferior olivary nucleus which, in turn, projects to the contralateral cerebellum. |
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