Nucleus proprius of spinal cord

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Nucleus proprius of spinal cord
Medulla spinalis - Substantia grisea
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Identifiers
Latinnucleus proprius medullae spinalis; laminae spinales III et IV
NeuroNames1633
TA98A14.1.02.121
TA26068
FMA73906
Anatomical terminology

The nucleus proprius is a layer of the

laminae of the spinal cord, to the posterior column nuclei, and to other supraspinal relay centers including the midbrain, thalamus, and hypothalamus. Rexed laminae III and IV make up the nucleus proprius.[1]

The nucleus proprius (NP), along with the substantia gelatinosa of Rolando are involved in sensing pain and temperature.[2]

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