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Ventral posterolateral nucleus

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There is uncertainty regarding the location of VMpo (posterior part of ventral medial nucleus), as determined by spinothalamic tract (STT) terminations and calcium-binding protein staining, and several authorities do not consider its existence as being proved.

The term "ventral posterolateral nucleus" was introduced by Le Gros Clark in 1930.

Anatomy

Subdivisions

The oral part of the ventral posterolateral nucleus (nucleus ventrointermedius) in the human, (VPLO) is a subdivision of the VPL with projections to the motor cortex.

There is also a caudal part of the ventral posterolateral nucleus (VPLC).

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