Central tegmental tract
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Diagram of the midbrain, sectioned at the level of the superior colliculus (Central tegmental tract not labeled, but region is visible.)
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Axial section of the Brainstem (Pons) at the level of the Facial Colliculus (Central tegmental tract not labeled, but region is visible.)
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| Latin | Tractus tegmentalis centralis |
| NeuroNames | ancil-718 |
| TA | A14.1.05.325 |
| FMA | 83850 |
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Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy
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The central tegmental tract is a structure in the midbrain and pons.
Lesion of the tract can cause palatal myoclonus, e.g. in myoclonic syndrome, in strokes of the Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery.
Horizontal section through the lower part of the pons. The central tegmental tract is labeled #16.
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