NeuroNames hier-330 TA A14.1.08.642 | Dorlands/Elsevier n_11/12584018 FMA 62202 | |
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NeuroLex ID Ventral posteromedial nucleus | ||
The ventral posteromedial nucleus (VPM) is a nucleus of the thalamus.
Inputs and outputs
The VPM contains synapses between second and third order neurons from the anterior (ventral) trigeminothalamic tract and posterior (dorsal) trigeminothalamic tract. These neurons convey sensory information from the face and oral cavity. Third order neurons in the trigeminothalamic systems project to the postcentral gyrus.
The VPM also receives taste afferent information from the solitary tract and projects to the cortical gustatory area.
References
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