The intralaminar thalamic nuclei (ITN) are collections of
neurons in the internal medullary lamina of the
thalamus that are generally divided in two groups as follows:
[Mancall, E., Brock, D. & Gray, H. (2011). Gray's clinical neuroanatomy the anatomic basis for clinical neuroscience. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders.]
* anterior (rostral) group
** central medial nucleus
** paracentral nucleus
** central lateral nucleus
* posterior (caudal) intralaminar group
**
centromedian nucleus
** parafascicular nucleus
Some sources also include a "central dorsal" nucleus.
Degeneration of this area can be associated with
progressive supranuclear palsy and
Parkinson's disease.
See also
*
Central tegmental tract
* Output of the
ARAS
References
External links
Diagramat
University of Florida
Thalamic nuclei
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