Pedunculopontine nucleus
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The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) or pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (PPT or PPTg) is a collection of neurons located in the upper pons in the brainstem.[1][2] It is involved in voluntary movements,[3] arousal, and provides sensory feedback to the cerebral cortex and one of the main components of the reticular activating system.[4][5] It is a potential target for deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson's disease.[6] It was first described in 1909 by Louis Jacobsohn-Lask, a German neuroanatomist.[7][8]
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Pedunculopontine nucleus | |
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Latin | nucleus tegmentalis pedunculopontinus |
MeSH | D045042 |
NeuroNames | 504 |
NeuroLex ID | birnlex_1437 |
TA98 | A14.1.06.336 |
TA2 | 5895 |
FMA | 72429 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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