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Early development of the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus.
- Abstract:
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The cells of the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus (MTN) are the proprioceptive sensory neurons that innervate the jaw muscles. Interestingly, their evolution is generally thought to have been concomitant with that of the jaws. They are also the first born neurons of the mesencephalon, and their axons pioneer some of the major tracts within the brain. The cells of the MTN are also paradoxical in being the only group of intramedullary primary sensory neurons in amniotes. However, we know little...
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- Publication status:
- Published
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- Journal:
- Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists
- Volume:
- 222
- Issue:
- 3
- Pages:
- 484-493
- Publication date:
- 2001-11-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1097-0177
- ISSN:
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1058-8388
- Source identifiers:
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251907
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- Language:
- English
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pubs:251907
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- pubs:251907
- Deposit date:
- 2013-11-16
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- 2001
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