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Olivary Nucleus  

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  • Basal Nucleus, Olivary
  • Complex, Olivary
  • Nucleus Basalis, Olivary
  • Nucleus, Olivary Basal
  • Olivary Basal Nucleus
  • Olivary Bodies
  • Olivary Body
  • Olivary Complex
  • Olivary Nuclei

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  • A brainstem nuclear complex. in the hindbrain, also referred to as the olivary body. The olivary nuclear complex is a part of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA and the PONTINE TEGMENTUM. It is involved with motor control and is a major source of sensory input to the CEREBELLUM.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009847

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