Nucleus located in the pontine tegmentum with motor neurons that innervate the muscles of the JAW through the motor portion of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE.

Synonyms: Motor Nucleus of Trigeminal Nerve, Trigeminal Motor Nucleus, Principal Sensory Nucleus of Trigeminal Nerve, Motor Nucleus, Trigeminal, Main Sensory Nucleus of Trigeminal Nerve, Nucleus, Trigeminal Motor

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2015

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D066266