Brain: Template:Ventral posterior nucleus
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
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The ventral posterior nucleus is the somato-sensory relay nucleus in thalamus of the brain.

Input and output

It receives neuronal input from the medial lemniscus, spinal lemniscus, spinothalamic tracts, and trigeminothalamic tract (analogous to spinothalamic tract (which is below the face)). Outputs to the somatosensory cortex and the ascending reticuloactivation system.

Subdivisions

The ventral posterior nucleus is divided into:

• Ventral posterolateral nucleus, which e.g. receives sensory information from the lower part of the body.
• Ventral posteromedial nucleus, which e.g. receives sensory information from the head via the trigeminal nerve.

Function

Functions in touch, body position, pain, temperature, itch, taste, and arousal.

Additional images

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