Ventral posterior nucleus

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Ventral Posterior Nucleus[edit | edit source]

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

The Ventral Posterior Nucleus (VPN) is a nucleus in the thalamus. It is part of the ventral nuclear group and serves as a relay station in the somatosensory system. The VPN is divided into two main parts: the Ventral posterolateral nucleus (VPL) and the Ventral posteromedial nucleus (VPM).

Structure[edit | edit source]

The VPN is located in the dorsal thalamus, and is composed of two main parts: the VPL and the VPM. The VPL receives somatosensory information from the body, while the VPM receives somatosensory information from the face.

Function[edit | edit source]

The VPN plays a crucial role in the somatosensory system. It receives information from the spinothalamic tract and the medial lemniscus, and sends this information to the primary somatosensory cortex. This allows the brain to process and perceive sensations such as touch, pain, and temperature.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Damage to the VPN can result in a loss of sensation in the contralateral side of the body. This can occur due to stroke, trauma, or neurodegenerative diseases.

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